389 community ratings

Acqua di Giò Essenza

Name: Acqua di Giò Essenza
Brand: Giorgio Armani

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

2012MenModern

7.8/ 10

Community score
389 ratings

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Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, work and leisure; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 342 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cascalone®

Bergamot Grapefruit

Heart notesfirst few hours

Sage

Paradisone®

Jasmine Basil

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Ambrox Atlas cedar Patchouli Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Acqua di Giò Essenza smell like?

It opens with Cascalone®, bergamot and grapefruit, which give a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, sage, jasmine and basil add a green, floral layer, while the aquatic feel keeps things fresh. The base rests on Atlas cedar, patchouli and vetiver for a woody ground, softened by Ambrox.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads masculine, and many also call it modern. Intenso di Basilico by Carthusia and Guerlain Homme L'Eau have a close profile.