- Acqua di Gio Essenza Giorgio Armani for men:
main accords
fresh spicy
aromatic
citrus
fresh
aquatic
woody
floral
amber
herbal
green
Launched in 1996, the men's fragrance Acqua di Gio has enjoyed remarkable success ever since. Armani has announced the release of a new iteration – Acqua di Gio Essenza – offered as a concentrated Eau de Parfum.
Said to be a timeless yet intense reimagining of the original, Acqua di Gio Essenza is described as profoundly carnal and sensual. Departing from the original's marine focus, it leans more heavily into woody and ambery harmonies. Once again, the fragrance is the creation of Alberto Morillas.
Its composition opens with luminous notes of the cascalone molecule – which evokes the olfactory sensation of cold, fresh water – alongside sparkling citrus notes of bergamot and grapefruit. At its heart lie floral and aromatic accords of jasmine, basil, and sage, enhanced by the vibrant, explosive floral character of the paradisone molecule. The base, meanwhile, weaves together notes of patchouli, cedar, vetiver, ambrox, ambergris, pepper, and clary sage.
Acqua di Gio Essenza is available in 40ml, 75ml, and 170ml Eau de Parfum formulations.
一.Pros
1.Masterpiece fragrance
2.Great summer fragrance
3.Fresh citrus woody scent
4.Good projection and sillage
5.Stronger and better than original
6.Lasts long on skin
7.Nostalgic value
8.Liked by many
二.Cons
1.Discontinued by the company
2.Replaced by weaker fragrances
3.Unpleasant smell on some skin types
4.Aquatic notes can be off-putting for some
5.Not as enjoyable as original for some
6.Acidic and missing the lovely opening of original
7.Weird fresh meaty note in middle notes
8.Gender stereotypes in marketing
Perfume Pyramid
Top Notes
1.Water Notes 2.Bergamot 3.Grapefruit 4.Calone
Middle Notes
1.Basil 2.Floral Notes 3.Jasmine 4.Sage
Base Notes
1.Pepper 2.Cedar 3.Musk 4.Vetiver 5.Ambergris 6.Clary Sage 7.Amber 8.Patchouli
