Acqua di Giò Profondo by Armani
Brand: Armani
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A fresh marine fragrance blending bright citrus and aromatic herbs with a cool, mineral-amber depth.
Is Acqua di Giò Profondo worth it?
How it smells: Opens with sea notes, aquozone and bergamot, rosemary and lavender at the heart, then dries down to mineral notes and musk.
Scent Score: 70/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 67, versatility 87, layerability 59 and value 67, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells fresh and gets compliments. Longevity splits buyers: 13% say it lasts long, 13% say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 80 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Aquatic · Aromatic Aquatic
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Men
Key accords: Sea Notes, Aquozone, Bergamot, Green Mandarin, Rosemary, Lavender
Top Notes
- Sea Notes
- Aquozone
- Bergamot
- Green Mandarin
Heart Notes
- Rosemary
- Lavender
- Cypress
- Mastic or Lentisque
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Acqua di Giò Profondo by Armani belongs to the aquatic fragrance family. A fresh marine fragrance blending bright citrus and aromatic herbs with a cool, mineral-amber depth. Acqua di Giò Profondo opens with Sea Notes, Aquozone, Bergamot, and Green Mandarin. The heart brings Rosemary, Lavender, Cypress, and Mastic or Lentisque. It dries down to Mineral notes, Musk, Patchouli, and Amber.
How to wear Acqua di Giò Profondo
On skin, Acqua di Giò Profondo by Armani has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, outdoor, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Acqua di Giò Profondo opens with Sea Notes, Aquozone, Bergamot, and Green Mandarin.
The heart brings Rosemary, Lavender, Cypress, and Mastic or Lentisque.
It dries down to Mineral notes, Musk, Patchouli, and Amber.
What to layer with Acqua di Giò Profondo
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rosemary, and lavender.
Order: Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
Millesime Imperial by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share sea notes, bergamot, and musk.
Order: Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Millesime Imperial on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 2 sprays Millesime Imperial
Tabarome by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tabarome on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 2 sprays Tabarome
Royal Water by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Royal Water on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 2 sprays Royal Water
Portfolio Euphoric by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lavender, and musk.
Order: Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Euphoric on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 2 sprays Portfolio Euphoric
Pairings to approach with care
Guidance by Amouage
Not Recommended · 30/99
Guidance has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Guidance brings a floral contrast to this aquatic scent.
Order: Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Guidance on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 1 spray Guidance
Alien by Mugler
Not Recommended · 30/99
Alien has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Alien brings a floral contrast to this aquatic scent.
Order: Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Alien on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 1 spray Alien
Related fragrances and why
- Acqua di Giò by Armani — Another version of Acqua di Giò from Armani.
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include bergamot, rosemary, and lavender.
- Millesime Imperial by Creed — Both include sea notes, bergamot, and musk.
- Tabarome by Creed — Both include bergamot, musk, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Acqua di Giò Profondo?
Acqua di Giò Profondo opens with Sea Notes, Aquozone, Bergamot, and Green Mandarin. The heart brings Rosemary, Lavender, Cypress, and Mastic or Lentisque. It dries down to Mineral notes, Musk, Patchouli, and Amber.
How long does Acqua di Giò Profondo last, and how strong is it?
Acqua di Giò Profondo by Armani has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Acqua di Giò Profondo?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.
What layers well with Acqua di Giò Profondo?
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aquatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, rosemary, and lavender. Apply Acqua di Giò Profondo first as your base layer. Its aquatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Acqua di Giò Profondo : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino.
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