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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Absolu vs Montblanc Starwalker Extreme
Acqua di Gio Absolu for the community favourite, Starwalker Extreme 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
ApplePineappleMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
LavenderSea NotesGeranium
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
79%
Fruity
79%
Sweet
73%
Warm spicy
72%
Fresh spicy
68%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Starwalker Extreme by Montblanc is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Starwalker Extreme was launched in 2021. Top notes are Apple, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Sea Notes and Geranium; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
Notes in Common
41% sharedShared (7)
Sea NotesAppleLemonLavenderGeraniumTonka BeanPatchouli
Only in Acqua di Gio Absolu
BergamotPearGrapefruitRosemaryWoody NotesAmberwoodLabdanum
Only in Starwalker Extreme
PineappleMandarin OrangeSandalwood
Rating
4.11vs4.03
Ratings
4,307vs591
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2018vs2021
Which should I buy?
Acqua di Gio Absolu for the community favourite, Starwalker Extreme for the value.
- Acqua di Gio Absolu is rated higher by the community: 4.11 from 4,307 ratings, against 4.03 from 591.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Acqua di Gio Absolu and "moderate" for Starwalker Extreme.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Giorgio Armani is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Montblanc is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Acqua di Gio Absolu if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Starwalker Extreme if value for money matters most.