JasmineOpens with
TuberoseHeart
AmberDries down to
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Giorgio Armani · Sold as feminine
Gio
The quiet confidence felt during a late afternoon meeting, where the crispness of fresh citrus blends seamlessly with the richness of warm spices and woody notes.
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GioPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessKenzo · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 23 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1992 by Giorgio Armani and created by perfumer Francoise Caron, Gio is a unisex fragrance that marries the freshness of citrus with the warmth of spices and woody notes. The composition opens with Sicilian mandarin and bergamot, providing a bright, crisp entry before transitioning into a heart of jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia, which create a lush floral bouquet. This floral core is then enveloped by a base of amber, sandalwood, and musk, resulting in an aroma that feels both intimate and expansive.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points; the citrus top notes will brighten initially but give way to the rich floral heart after about an hour. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear, as its warmth enhances the comfort of a casual lunch or a meeting.
Fig. 01 — Gio, Giorgio Armani
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Françoise Caron
One of the first women to master the Grasse methodFrançoise Caron is a perfumer born in Grasse, France in 1949, into a family involved in the raw materials trade, and one of the few women in the perfumery industry at the time she trained at the Roure Bertrand Dupont Perfumery School.
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 10%.