Acqua di Giò Profumo
“Acqua di Giò Profumo by Giorgio Armani is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
A community favourite — a aromatic, marine composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
Try Before You Commit
Sample first, then decide on a full bottle.
Live pricing isn't available yet — links open each seller's own search. Scentsation may earn a commission on purchases; link order is never influenced by it.
Launched in 2015 by Giorgio Armani and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, Acqua di Giò Profumo is a fragrance that defies the aquatic conventions set by its predecessor. This aromatic-woody composition opens with sea notes and bergamot, leading to an unexpected heart of rosemary and sage, which adds a fresh spicy edge. The base layers in incense and patchouli, creating a smoky warmth that contrasts sharply with the marine freshness above. Praised widely for its incense note, this fragrance has become a standout among mainstream designer men's fragrances, often ranked alongside Bleu de Chanel. Its shift toward an incense-driven profile proved polarizing but built a strong following, especially after it was discontinued.
Composition & Character
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Acqua di Giò Profumo's smoky base notes take time to develop fully on skin. Apply one or two sprays initially; it blooms best after about an hour, so avoid reapplying too frequently as the top notes are fleeting.
Alberto Morillas
Founding perfumer · 479 fragrances · Swiss
Alberto Morillas is a Spanish perfumer. He is a master perfumer at Swiss fragrance and flavor firm dsm-firmenich, where his notable creations have included Calvin Klein CK One, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Marc Jacobs Daisy. He has an independent line called Mizensir.
Also created
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from Giorgio Armani
Edited by Scentsation Editorial
The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, with hints of incense and a crisp bergamot note that lingers.
Fig. 01 — Acqua di Giò Profumo, Giorgio Armani
Where to buy.
Try before you commit
Decant communities and sample services let you wear a fragrance for a week before buying a full bottle. Find a sample
