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Giorgio Armani · Sold as masculine
Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum
A walk through a garden just after a rain shower — where the air is crisp and the earthy notes of vetiver and patchouli linger, creating a moment of serene renewal.
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Acqua di Gio Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessAcqua Essenziale · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Alberto Morillas crafted Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum for Giorgio Armani, launching it in 2022 as a modern take on the brand's iconic aquatic fragrances. The composition opens with sea notes and green mandarin, creating an immediate sense of freshness and crispness. Clary sage and lavender lend a subtle herbal touch before giving way to vetiver and patchouli, grounding the scent with earthy warmth. This fragrance embodies Giorgio Armani's Italian elegance, balancing aquatic accords with woody undertones.
Apply two sprays to ensure the sea notes and green mandarin open up fully. This fragrance builds gradually over time, so it's best experienced close to skin rather than from across the room. It pairs well with both casual and formal settings.
Fig. 01 — Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum, Giorgio Armani
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
The Acqua di Gio line
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Designer Giorgio Armani
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With Elizabeth Arden Untold Eau Fraiche
Adds green, white floral and musky; shares vetiver.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 10%.