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Giorgio Armani Gio vs Penhaligon's Gardenia
Gio is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
JasmineHyacinthSicilian MandarinRed RoseBrazilian RosewoodBergamotViolet
Heart
TuberoseGardeniaCarnationClovesPeachOrange BlossomWhite FlowersMyrrhYlang-YlangIrisOrris RootCassiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmberSandalwoodStyraxVanillaMuskCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Warm spicy
60%
Woody
56%
Amber
55%
Floral
55%
Tuberose
54%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Giò by Giorgio Armani is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Giò was launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Francoise Caron. Top notes are Jasmine, Hyacinth, Sicilian Mandarin, Red Rose, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Violet; middle notes are Tuberose, Gardenia, Carnation, Cloves, Peach, Orange Blossom, White Flowers, Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root, Cassia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Styrax, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. This fruity-floral was created in 1992. Gio is the essence of “Armani Woman”. She is tender, innocent and unpredictable. This perfume is named after the nickname given to Giorgio Armani by his friends. Top notes are tangerine, peach and rosewood. At its heart , white flowers, gardenia and tuberose, lend their feminine character. The base is composed of vanilla, sandalwood and amber.
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Notes
Top
Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamonCloves
Base
MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood
Accords
White floral
100%
Green
59%
Floral
53%
Tuberose
48%
Animalic
44%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Gardenia by Penhaligon's is a Floral fragrance for women. Gardenia was launched in 1976. Top notes are Green Notes, Magnolia, Hyacinth, Rhuburb, Bergamot and Violet; middle notes are Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Cinnamon and Cloves; base notes are Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Gardenia is an English perfume made from the finest ingredients and first launched in 1976. It features the notes of gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, spice and vanilla. Additional notes are: violet, rhubarb, bergamot, hyacinth, magnolia, green leaves, rose, orange blossom, clove, cinnamon, lily of the valley, benzoin, sandalwood and musk.it is available as 100 ml EDT.
Notes in Common
41% sharedShared (13)
JasmineHyacinthBergamotVioletTuberoseGardeniaClovesOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodVanillaMusk
Only in Gio
Sicilian MandarinRed RoseBrazilian RosewoodCarnationPeachWhite FlowersMyrrhIrisOrris RootCassiaAmberStyrax+1 more
Only in Gardenia
Green NotesMagnoliaRhuburbRoseCinnamonBenzoin
Rating
4.28vs4.06
Ratings
1,562vs563
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1992vs1976
Which should I buy?
Gio is the community's favourite of the two.
- Gio is rated higher by the community: 4.28 from 1,562 ratings, against 4.06 from 563.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Gio and "moderate" for Gardenia.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Gio versus "moderate" for Gardenia.
- Gio is voted best for winter and fall; Gardenia for spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Gio if you want the higher-rated option; pick Gardenia if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.