Acqua di Giò vs Acqua di Giò Profondo: Which Fresh Armani Is for You?
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Acqua di Giò has been a go-to fresh scent since 1996, and Profondo, released in 2020, is its deeper, more marine relative. Both are made for warm days, but they feel quite different.
Here is the comparison, using the verified notes from our database.
The short answer
Acqua di Giò is a bright citrus aquatic with lime, lemon, bergamot and neroli over marine notes, calone, rosemary, peach and a bouquet of flowers, with musk, cedar, oakmoss and patchouli in the base. Profondo is a deeper marine aromatic with aquozone, bergamot and green mandarin over rosemary, cypress, lavender and mastic, finishing on mineral notes, musk, patchouli and amber.
The notes side by side
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò
Marketed for men | Launched 1996 | Eau de Toilette | Moderate (4–6 hours) per reviewers
Top: Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange, Mandarin, Neroli · Heart: Marine Notes, Calone, Rosemary, Peach, Freesia, Hyacinth, Coriander, Cyclamen, Rose, Violet · Base: Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli
An Eau de Toilette from 1996. Reviewers suggest it for spring and summer, and rate its longevity as moderate, about 4 to 6 hours.
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo
Marketed for men | Launched 2020 | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting (6–10 hours) per reviewers
Top: Marine Notes, Aquozone, Bergamot, Green Mandarin · Heart: Rosemary, Cypress, Lavender, Mastic · Base: Mineral Notes, Musk, Patchouli, Amber
An Eau de Parfum from 2020. Reviewers suggest it for spring and summer, also fall, and rate it long-lasting, about 6 to 10 hours.
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What they have in common
Both are marketed for men, both share marine notes, bergamot, rosemary, musk and patchouli, and reviewers suggest both for the office, casual wear and sport.
Where they differ
Character
Acqua di Giò is brighter and more citrus and floral. Profondo is deeper and more aromatic, with cypress, lavender, mastic and mineral notes.
Longevity
Reviewers rate Profondo longer lasting, about 6 to 10 hours against 4 to 6 hours for the original.
Price
In our database Acqua di Giò is listed from $66.95 for 100ml (lowest US retailer price seen), and Profondo from $93.95 for 100ml (lowest US retailer price seen).
Which should you buy?
Buy Acqua di Giò if you want the classic bright citrus freshness at a lower price. Buy Profondo if you want a deeper marine scent that lasts longer and stretches into fall.
FAQ
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Giò or Profondo?
Reviewers rate Profondo longer lasting, about 6 to 10 hours.
Is Acqua di Giò good for the office?
Yes. Reviewers list the office, casual wear and sport as its best occasions.
Is Profondo an Eau de Parfum?
Yes. Profondo is an Eau de Parfum, while the original Acqua di Giò is an Eau de Toilette.
