Sea NotesOpens with
RosemaryHeart
Mineral notesDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2025 →
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Giorgio Armani · Sold as masculine
Acqua di Gio Profondo
The ocean's depths at dawn, where light barely penetrates and the air is crisp with a hint of salt.
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Acqua di Gio ProfondoPremium · $100–250
54%Similar accords, often for lessLiam Blue Shine · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, Acqua di Gio Profondo is a modern take on Giorgio Armani's iconic aquatic signature. It reimagines the original Acqua di Gio with a deeper marine intensity, bringing to life the depths of the ocean through its aquozone and sea notes. The composition opens with bright green mandarin and bergamot, followed by aromatic elements like rosemary and lavender, which give way to a woody, mineral base anchored by patchouli and amber.
Despite its deep-sea aspirations, Profondo has garnered mixed reviews from fragrance enthusiasts who find it competent yet unoriginal in the crowded 'blue aquatic' category. The drydown is often described as generic, lacking the innovative edge that made the original so memorable.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points for optimal projection. The marine top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so it’s best worn in the morning or during cooler parts of the day when you want a subtle aquatic presence.
Fig. 01 — Acqua di Gio Profondo, 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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