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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Absolu vs Issey Miyake Fusion d Issey
Acqua di Gio Absolu for the community favourite, Fusion d Issey for the value.
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Notes
Top
Sea NotesBergamotPearAppleGrapefruitLemon
Heart
LavenderRosemaryGeranium
Base
Woody NotesTonka BeanAmberwoodPatchouliLabdanum
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
97%
Citrus
77%
Fresh spicy
71%
Amber
71%
Marine
69%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Acqua di Giò Absolu by Giorgio Armani is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Acqua di Giò Absolu was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Sea Notes, Bergamot, Pear, Apple, Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Rosemary and Geranium; base notes are Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Patchouli and Labdanum. GIORGIO ARMANI ACQUA DI GIO ABSOLU, the new creation of the Acqua di Gio fragrance line, is the work of the Master perfumer Alberto Morillas. Mr. Morillas was also the creator of the first Acqua di Gio from 1996, as well as the first female Acqua di Gio from 1995, Acqua di Gio Essenza from 2012 and the marvelous (and my favorite) Acqua di Gio Profumo from 2015.The new version of the iconic Acqua di Gio edition, an Absolu variation, is presented in 2018 as a marine-woody interpretation in which fruits, marine notes and a wooden base create harmony in a new, expressive way.The fragrance has been announced as one that brings a new sensuality to the collection and as a sophisticated and masculine mixture of marine aromas with patchouli. The composition celebrates the fusion of water and wood; the new chapter of Acqua di Gio shares the expression of a man's connection with nature, and the liberation of his inner strength and freedom."Giorgio Armani's latest fragrance for men emphasizes the very essence of water and its essential role in the natural world. This is a world seen through the eyes of Giorgio Armani, where the alliance of water and wood takes us on a journey into timeless masculinity, embracing a deeper overall consciousness. With the ACQUA DI GIÒ ABSOLU fragrance for men we see an incarnation of the man, highlighting a wise and conscious sensibility, as well as an understanding of the elegance of refined luxury. A fresh signature fragrance for men has been created, using marine notes and patchouli. The patchouli provides the perfect balance between the aquatic fragrance and the woody aromas, creating true masculinity with a sensual twist that is at the heart of the fragrance. This unique alliance of wood and aquatic freshness makes patchouli nature's perfect ingredient."The composition is sensual, warm, elegant. In addition to the marine notes, fruits and patchouli that form the main theme, reflecting the charismatic fusion of water and wood in this composition, notes of bergamot, rosemary, lavender and geranium are added to reflect masculinity. The balsamic warmth of tonka bean and labdanum are used to emphasize the sensual side of the scent.The new ACQUA DI GIÒ ABSOLU celebrates a vital, natural sensuality through the eyes of photographer Matthew Brookes and film director François Rousseau. The campaign is centered around the classic essence of water, as well as the vibrant natural relationships between water, minerals and wood, starring model Jason Morgan who embodies the conscious ACQUA DI GIÒ values."At the top of the ACQUA DI GIÒ ABSOLU fragrance is a natural, wooden cap made from ash (Fraxinus), which is derived from sustainable production, then lacquered and engraved with the iconic Giorgio Armani monogram. Together the cap and the collar merge, reflecting the wooden and aquatic accords of the fragrance itself." The flacon is made of transparent glass and the color of the liquid is in warm amber nuances.ACQUA DI GIO ABSOLU is available in 40ml Eau de Parfum, 75ml Eau de Parfum and 125ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
Coconut MilkFig NectarLemon
Heart
SandalwoodRosemaryCardamomGeranium
Base
AmbroxanWoody NotesPatchouli
Accords
Woody
100%
Coconut
75%
Aromatic
72%
Sweet
65%
Warm spicy
65%
Fruity
57%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Fusion d'Issey by Issey Miyake is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Fusion d'Issey was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Lorson. Top notes are Coconut Milk, Fig Nectar and Lemon; middle notes are Sandalwood, Rosemary, Cardamom and Geranium; base notes are Ambroxan, Woody Notes and Patchouli. Powerful, vigorous, and fiery, nature reveals itself (again) with a vengeance. Molten lava pours expressively from a volcano. Fusion d’Issey transforms this eruption of energy into a bold, nuanced composition, giving rise to a creative, endemic nature. Depth, tension, and power for a distinctive fragrance.Master Perfumer Nathalie Lorson composed Fusion d’Issey, a fougère for men with solar and mineral notes. A rewriting of a masculine classic. A play on contrasts between the cold and the heat of warming spices.For the cool aspect, the sparkling brightness of lemon is paired with the milky sweetness of coconut water, a long-lasting solar scent. Plunging into the heart of the volcano to encounter the mineral and uncover the roundness of ambrox. In an ethereal whisper, essence of fresh rosemary, geranium, and cardamom (both cool and blazing) dissipate, filling the surroundings with their trailing scent. Underlying the notion of fusion is the choice of warm, volcanic wood featuring patchouli. For NathalieLorson, Fusion d’Issey “shows an incandescent quality”. A new masculinity, heat and cold to express the idea of the quintessence of molten rock. Overflowing with energy and vitality, Fusion d’Issey, a fragrance for daring adventures.The bottle is made of shiny glass in a deep blue color, with the inscription Fusion d'Issey printed in bright orange. Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Notes in Common
26% sharedShared (5)
LemonRosemaryGeraniumWoody NotesPatchouli
Only in Acqua di Gio Absolu
Sea NotesBergamotPearAppleGrapefruitLavenderTonka BeanAmberwoodLabdanum
Only in Fusion d Issey
Coconut MilkFig NectarSandalwoodCardamomAmbroxan
Rating
4.11vs3.80
Ratings
4,307vs1,020
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2018vs2020
Which should I buy?
Acqua di Gio Absolu for the community favourite, Fusion d Issey for the value.
- Acqua di Gio Absolu is rated higher by the community: 4.11 from 4,307 ratings, against 3.80 from 1,020.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Acqua di Gio Absolu and "moderate" for Fusion d Issey.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring and summer.
- Giorgio Armani is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Issey Miyake is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Acqua di Gio Absolu if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Fusion d Issey if value for money matters most.