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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette
Giorgio Armani

Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette

fresh
citrus
fruity
floral
aquatic
woody
white floral
EDT · 2014 · mens

Giorgio Armani's fragrance house has established itself as a cornerstone of accessible luxury since the brand's founding. Acqua di Giò launched in 1992 and became one of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created, spawning numerous flankers and establishing the aquatic fragrance category as a mainstream staple.

This 2014 EDT iteration opens with bright top notes of black currant, lemon, pear, and violet leaf that establish a fresh, citrus-forward character. The heart develops through jasmine, jasmine sambac, and peony, adding a subtle floral warmth that prevents the fragrance from feeling purely aquatic. The base of cashmere wood and cedar provides structure and longevity, grounding the composition with soft woody notes rather than letting it fade entirely into the marine.

The overall profile sits firmly in the aquatic-fresh territory, balancing fruity accords with enough floral presence to avoid one-dimensionality. It's a dependable daily fragrance suited to warm weather and professional settings where a subtle presence is preferred over projection. The composition works well for those seeking a refined, uncomplicated aromatic experience. Acqua di Giò EDT shares DNA with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
fresh
100%
citrus
100%
fruity
100%
floral
100%
aquatic
75%
woody
75%
white floral
75%
ozonic
50%
sweet
50%
aromatic
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Black Currant
Black Currant
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Pear
Pear
Gentle, watery, and slightly floral, pear is one of fragrance's most delicate fruit notes, with a clean sweetness that is closer to flowers than to heavy tropical fruits. It adds a soft, luminous freshness to compositions and pairs naturally with rose, iris, and light musks. Often the note that makes a fragrance feel effortlessly elegant.
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Peony
Peony
Light, watery, and fresh with a clean floral sweetness that never feels heavy. Peony reads as modern and optimistic, the scent equivalent of a spring wardrobe refresh. It blends seamlessly with other florals and is a common building block in sheer, easy-to-wear feminine fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Cedar
Cedar
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The TacticianBest match89% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat89% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Heirloom81% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
fresh100%citrus100%fruity100%floral100%aquatic75%
Fragrance Family
Aquatic/Marine
EDT
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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette is $89.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $89.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Giorgio Armani fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette? +
$89.00 at MicroPerfumes. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette smell like? +
Giorgio Armani's fragrance house has established itself as a cornerstone of accessible luxury since the brand's founding. Acqua di Giò launched in 1992 and became one of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created, spawning numerous flankers and establishing the aquatic fragrance category as a mainstream staple. This 2014 EDT iteration opens with bright top notes of black currant, lemon, pear, and violet leaf that establish a fresh, citrus-forward character. The heart develops through jasmine, jasmine sambac, and peony, adding a subtle floral warmth that prevents the fragrance from feeling purely aquatic. The base of cashmere wood and cedar provides structure and longevity, grounding the composition with soft woody notes rather than letting it fade entirely into the marine. The overall profile sits firmly in the aquatic-fresh territory, balancing fruity accords with enough floral presence to avoid one-dimensionality. It's a dependable daily fragrance suited to warm weather and professional settings where a subtle presence is preferred over projection. The composition works well for those seeking a refined, uncomplicated aromatic experience. Acqua di Giò EDT shares DNA with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette? +
Top: Black Currant, Lemon, Pear, Violet Leaf. Heart: Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Peony. Base: Cashmere Wood, Cedar.
What fragrance family is Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette? +
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette belongs to the Aquatic/Marine fragrance family. It is an EDT.
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More affordable fragrances inspired by Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette: Dossier Aquatic Lime.
What other fragrances smell like Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette? +
Based on shared notes, Donna Karan Dkny Be Desired (Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Jasmine, Black Currant), Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Jasmine, Pear), Ard Al Zaafaran Al Batal (Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Jasmine, Lemon), Ard Al Zaafaran Al Qubah (Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Jasmine, Lemon), Ard Al Zaafaran Amal (Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Jasmine, Lemon) may smell similar to Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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