Very green fragrance to my nose. It is a different scent from the original Acqua di Gio EDT. The original Acqua di Gio EDT is very citrusy, uplifting, and light to me, whereas this is more green and woodsy (pine forest like, but not quite-hard to describe the scent). I think it may be the vetiver and the herbal notes that really shine through with this one. Smells good, somewhat good for formal environment setting if that makes sense (I can see rocking this scent on the golf course and at the country club in the springtime). Again very green scent to me, so I can see this as a nice scent for springtime (could also see summer and early fall) (though, I think the original is more citrusy, so I picture the original EDT as more of a summer scent, whereas this is a good ... MoreVery green fragrance to my nose. It is a different scent from the original Acqua di Gio EDT. The original Acqua di Gio EDT is very citrusy, uplifting, and light to me, whereas this is more green and woodsy (pine forest like, but not quite-hard to describe the scent). I think it may be the vetiver and the herbal notes that really shine through with this one. Smells good, somewhat good for formal environment setting if that makes sense (I can see rocking this scent on the golf course and at the country club in the springtime). Again very green scent to me, so I can see this as a nice scent for springtime (could also see summer and early fall) (though, I think the original is more citrusy, so I picture the original EDT as more of a summer scent, whereas this is a good spring scent due to being more of a green and herbal scent). I like it overall. Bumping up my rating on this into the love category (been wearing this, and it smells really good-started picking up some lovely sweetness and freshness). This is a fantastic scent-especially for outdoors in the springtime. You get an herbal almost junipery piney zing with this as opposed to a citrusy zing from the EDT. The EDT is a great citrusy fragrance, and the EDP is a great green/herbal/woodsy fragrance.

1st place: EDT, Close 2nd: EDP, 3rd place: Profumo

I've tried each of the colognes from the Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio line over the past few years, and I can honestly say Eau De Parfum might be tied for first place with the classic Eau de Toilette. I wasn't too much of a fan of Profumo, and I have a big bottle of it that I rarely ever use. I usually wear Acqua Di Gio in the summer time, as it's more airy and light, and then I wear Tom Ford Noir Extreme in the fall and winter when it gets cold. Sauvage used to be my go to in the summer time, but I started buying their different lines of it and wasted a lot of money. Plus everybody wears it now. Acqua Di Gio is a classic and will never go out of style, a lot of people wear it though like Sauvage, so it's nice to have a new one added to the line that can compete with ... MoreI've tried each of the colognes from the Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio line over the past few years, and I can honestly say Eau De Parfum might be tied for first place with the classic Eau de Toilette. I wasn't too much of a fan of Profumo, and I have a big bottle of it that I rarely ever use. I usually wear Acqua Di Gio in the summer time, as it's more airy and light, and then I wear Tom Ford Noir Extreme in the fall and winter when it gets cold. Sauvage used to be my go to in the summer time, but I started buying their different lines of it and wasted a lot of money. Plus everybody wears it now. Acqua Di Gio is a classic and will never go out of style, a lot of people wear it though like Sauvage, so it's nice to have a new one added to the line that can compete with the original. I'd recommend this for like the office or being outdoors or at the beach/pool in the summertime. I think where it will really shine is outdoors at night though. Not really a club scent, and the smell is a bit darker than the original, as it's eau de parfum. It smells a little spicier than eau de toilette, but it holds its same DNA pretty well. Though I think it's a a great scent, I personally would not buy it more than likely, as I don't wear Acqua di Gio that much anymore due to everyone wearing it. But the reason so many people wear it is because it's a staple cologne that you cannot go wrong with. I do like to keep some on hand though. It has top tier sillage and longevity. Lasts all day and you can smell it from a good distance. Very powerful, so use frugally. If you like Acqua Di Gio EDT and Sauvage EDT, it kind of gives the vibe of a mix between the two.

Go on… give it a Whiff

My initial thought on this scent was ”it’s way too strong!” Smelling the bottle directly gives off a very strong scent that feels like it might be a bit too overpowering. Once sprayed it does have a milder feel and it doesn’t dissipate too quickly. Anyone looking to try this parfum needs to give it a spray on your body to get the true sense of it, as it not only comes across not as strong but also has a different scent. The scent is described as “masculine, essential, elegant” and has notes of zesty green mandarin, sage, vetiver, patchouli, and Mediterranean roots. If you spray it on, the Mediterranean roots elements really come out more with the hint of the mandarin just under it. I’m not usually one for the patchouli aroma but it works well in this mixture. And if ... MoreMy initial thought on this scent was ”it’s way too strong!” Smelling the bottle directly gives off a very strong scent that feels like it might be a bit too overpowering. Once sprayed it does have a milder feel and it doesn’t dissipate too quickly. Anyone looking to try this parfum needs to give it a spray on your body to get the true sense of it, as it not only comes across not as strong but also has a different scent. The scent is described as “masculine, essential, elegant” and has notes of zesty green mandarin, sage, vetiver, patchouli, and Mediterranean roots. If you spray it on, the Mediterranean roots elements really come out more with the hint of the mandarin just under it. I’m not usually one for the patchouli aroma but it works well in this mixture. And if you want to follow their instructions for application then I suggest doing as they say which is “Fragrance is intensified by the warmth of your own body. Apply in the creases of your knees and elbows for a longer-lasting, stronger scent” It definitely lasts a while and I would recommend it to those looking for a new “me smell good” scent. It didn't give me a headache like many other do which is a BIG plus for me as I have a sensitive nose. One spray will do you good, no need to over it. Go on… give it a whiff.

It missed the mark!!

I have owned multiple fragrances from various designers from Cologne, EDT, EDP and even Pure Parfum. But Armani Acqua Di Gio (original version) was always one of the top winners in my list. So when this Acqua Di Gio EDP version came out I was really excited to try this. To my surprise, I probably had very high hopes from this fragrance but it missed the mark. This fragrance in my opinion is not a hot weather fragrance I have not tried this in cold weather yet), but during summer time when I sprayed this Acqua Di Gio EDP it had a funky smell. I did compared this to the original Acqua Di Gio but that fragrance no matter the season it smelled great. Also it is not as long lasting as the original one in my opinion. I really don't see any benefit of owing this product if ... MoreI have owned multiple fragrances from various designers from Cologne, EDT, EDP and even Pure Parfum. But Armani Acqua Di Gio (original version) was always one of the top winners in my list. So when this Acqua Di Gio EDP version came out I was really excited to try this. To my surprise, I probably had very high hopes from this fragrance but it missed the mark. This fragrance in my opinion is not a hot weather fragrance I have not tried this in cold weather yet), but during summer time when I sprayed this Acqua Di Gio EDP it had a funky smell. I did compared this to the original Acqua Di Gio but that fragrance no matter the season it smelled great. Also it is not as long lasting as the original one in my opinion. I really don't see any benefit of owing this product if I have the original Acqua Di Gio. Also top notes and base notes are way better in original Acqua Di Gio compared to this EDP. I probably would not buy this product as when the fragrance gets settled down it smells different and top notes of green mandarin is very different and its hard to take the fragrance in. Reason I would still give three stars as I still have little hopes that probably Acqua Di Gio EDP may smell better during winter or cold weather time.

Passed the "Flight Attendant Test" with flying col

I'll start this review by stating that I am a flight attendant. All day I'm surrounded by not-so-great smells onboard the aircraft, ranging from grease coming out of the steam ovens to jet fuel exhaust to urine from the lavatories. Needless to say, at the end of the day my uniform can smell a little… Funky. Enter this fragrance. When I first sprayed it, it gave me all of the familiar notes of Acqua Di Gio. Something about this scent seemed a little sweeter than the scent I have known for many years. Somewhat a little bit sweeter, but still masculine, and overall a great Spring/Summer scent. I gave it the ultimate test and wore it to work. Most fragrances only last through the first few hours of my usual 14 hour workday before they are overpowered by the smells on ... MoreI'll start this review by stating that I am a flight attendant. All day I'm surrounded by not-so-great smells onboard the aircraft, ranging from grease coming out of the steam ovens to jet fuel exhaust to urine from the lavatories. Needless to say, at the end of the day my uniform can smell a little… Funky. Enter this fragrance. When I first sprayed it, it gave me all of the familiar notes of Acqua Di Gio. Something about this scent seemed a little sweeter than the scent I have known for many years. Somewhat a little bit sweeter, but still masculine, and overall a great Spring/Summer scent. I gave it the ultimate test and wore it to work. Most fragrances only last through the first few hours of my usual 14 hour workday before they are overpowered by the smells on the aircraft, and fade into oblivion. This fragrance held tight throughout the long workdays, and could even be detected when I got home. I've never had a compliment on my fragrance at the end of a workday, but with Acqua Di Gio I received compliments even at the end of a hectic three day long trip. After passing the grueling "Flight Attendant Test," I would highly recommend this fragrance to any and everyone.

Pleasant fragrance, not a stand out

I'll start by saying that I enjoy this cologne because it's simple, pleasant and the fragrance lasts for 24 hours or more. There is nothing complicated here. I get a straightforward baby powder scent with a little bit of something warm and spicy underneath. Maybe powder and sandalwood. It's very nice but not exactly outstanding or memorable. I'm not sure I could pick the smell out of a lineup. But that's fine. Some days I'm looking for exactly that. Just a base smell that lets me know it's there but doesn't intrude too much. I was impressed that I could still smell it the next morning after putting it on the night before. I have worn it another half dozen times over the past couple weeks and each time I notice that I can smell it the following day. I appreciate the ... MoreI'll start by saying that I enjoy this cologne because it's simple, pleasant and the fragrance lasts for 24 hours or more. There is nothing complicated here. I get a straightforward baby powder scent with a little bit of something warm and spicy underneath. Maybe powder and sandalwood. It's very nice but not exactly outstanding or memorable. I'm not sure I could pick the smell out of a lineup. But that's fine. Some days I'm looking for exactly that. Just a base smell that lets me know it's there but doesn't intrude too much. I was impressed that I could still smell it the next morning after putting it on the night before. I have worn it another half dozen times over the past couple weeks and each time I notice that I can smell it the following day. I appreciate the quality of ingredients that makes it last so long. It also does not take very much to last 24 hours. One or two spritzes is plenty. All in all, I am quite happy with this. There is a bit of mystery in a scent that doesn't immediately grab you and shout out what it is. I find that I want to keep smelling it throughout the day because it's subtle. I can imagine many people liking these factors and wanting to add this to their collection.

Very pleasant but nothing outstanding

I'll start by saying that I enjoy this cologne because it's simple, pleasant and the fragrance lasts for 24 hours or more. There is nothing complicated here. I get a straightforward baby powder scent with a little bit of something warm and spicy underneath. Maybe powder and sandalwood. It's very nice but not exactly outstanding or memorable. I'm not sure I could pick the smell out of a lineup. But that's fine. Some days I'm looking for exactly that. Just a base smell that lets me know it's there but doesn't intrude too much. I was impressed that I could still smell it the next morning after putting it on the night before. I have worn it another half dozen times over the past couple weeks and each time I notice that I can smell it the following day. I appreciate the ... MoreI'll start by saying that I enjoy this cologne because it's simple, pleasant and the fragrance lasts for 24 hours or more. There is nothing complicated here. I get a straightforward baby powder scent with a little bit of something warm and spicy underneath. Maybe powder and sandalwood. It's very nice but not exactly outstanding or memorable. I'm not sure I could pick the smell out of a lineup. But that's fine. Some days I'm looking for exactly that. Just a base smell that lets me know it's there but doesn't intrude too much. I was impressed that I could still smell it the next morning after putting it on the night before. I have worn it another half dozen times over the past couple weeks and each time I notice that I can smell it the following day. I appreciate the quality of ingredients that makes it last so long. It also does not take very much to last 24 hours. One or two spritzes is plenty. All in all, I am quite happy with this. There is a bit of mystery in a scent that doesn't immediately grab you and shout out what it is. I find that I want to keep smelling it throughout the day because it's subtle. I can imagine many people liking these factors and wanting to add this to their collection.

While similar to Profondo, still a must-own

I been eyeing for a few weeks now, and checking the US site for it's release almost daily, so on Tuesday I ordered a bottle of it with overnight shipping. It arrived today. Therefore, this is a very early first impression of the scent. I've been wearing it all day, and as with any scent, the opening is certainly what predominates my senses at the moment. For me, I think it would be fair and accurate to describe this is as "the EDT with the addition of that salty, minerally deep-marine accord which heavily characterizes Profondo". It also features (at least in the open) a soapy quality that is absent in the EDT but can be found in Profondo, which leaves me to believe it is the Lavender at work. This soapy quality is not dominant or overwhelming, it's just there. It ... MoreI been eyeing for a few weeks now, and checking the US site for it's release almost daily, so on Tuesday I ordered a bottle of it with overnight shipping. It arrived today. Therefore, this is a very early first impression of the scent. I've been wearing it all day, and as with any scent, the opening is certainly what predominates my senses at the moment. For me, I think it would be fair and accurate to describe this is as "the EDT with the addition of that salty, minerally deep-marine accord which heavily characterizes Profondo". It also features (at least in the open) a soapy quality that is absent in the EDT but can be found in Profondo, which leaves me to believe it is the Lavender at work. This soapy quality is not dominant or overwhelming, it's just there. It definitely out-performs it's older brother EDT, significantly. Acqua di Gio EDP is a happy middle ground between the EDT and Profondo, combining the fruity-water-on-the-breeze magic of the original with the depth, punch, and soapiness on offer from Profondo. Looking at the comparisons, I think this is much closer to Profondo than it is Essenza or Profumo, by a long shot. Essenza actually has a good bit of what eventually became Profumo somewhere in it's DNA. Where I described this as a happy middle-ground between EDT and Profondo, Essenza was the happy-middle ground between EDT and Profumo. This release has very, very little in common with either of those, and what it does have in common with them is more about the DNA of the EDT which is present in both. That's not a bad thing either, as I think Profumo does perfectly what it set out to do, and should be left in it's lane. We don't need a re-release of Profumo which does the job less-well than it did. Furthermore, to address a question I am quite sure sits at the forefront of many people's mind; this is not a replacement for the EDT, but it's a really good release and a good addition to the line. I think those who will be most pleased with this release will be those who REALLY liked Profondo - but wished it had skewed slightly more towards the root DNA of the EDT than it did. I'll probably add an updated review later as I get some more time with it. For now though, I do recommend it.

Worthy Flanker to the Original Classic

Upon spray, I am greeted with the signature top notes of citrus and marine notes to remind me that this is the same award-winning and classic scent. It does smell good on my skin but smelling it off the bottle without spraying, ADG smells a little bit different. The classic ADG is the ultimate clean scent and with all clean citrus scents, it suffers from very short longevity. This eau de parfum flanker promises a longer lasting version. Off the bottle or sprayed on a piece of paper, I can tell you that the "clean-ness" aspect of the scent changes as soon body oil and sweat gets added to the equation. Word of advice: spray this on your skin when deciding and walk around. Do not rely your decision on the paper scent alone. For me, ADG with my skin oil composition ... MoreUpon spray, I am greeted with the signature top notes of citrus and marine notes to remind me that this is the same award-winning and classic scent. It does smell good on my skin but smelling it off the bottle without spraying, ADG smells a little bit different. The classic ADG is the ultimate clean scent and with all clean citrus scents, it suffers from very short longevity. This eau de parfum flanker promises a longer lasting version. Off the bottle or sprayed on a piece of paper, I can tell you that the "clean-ness" aspect of the scent changes as soon body oil and sweat gets added to the equation. Word of advice: spray this on your skin when deciding and walk around. Do not rely your decision on the paper scent alone. For me, ADG with my skin oil composition turns from clean to cloying to overbearing. I still like the scent very much but to under estimate this scent because this is “just a clean scent,” most people over spray. I would recommend a spray on the neck area and another either just above the wrists or on your shirt. Do not destroy the freshness of ADG by underestimating its power in every spray. I will not be purchasing this product because I already own a lot of citrus scents but for quality alone, you can never go wrong with this flanker. I say try the original classic and compare this flanker. Recommended if you don't already own the original classic. Sniff test first if you already do.

Worthy flanker to the classic original Acqua Di Gi

Upon spray, I am greeted with the signature top notes of citrus and marine notes to remind me that this is the same award-winning and classic scent. It does smell good on my skin but smelling it off the bottle without spraying, ADG smells a little bit different. The classic ADG is the ultimate clean scent and with all clean citrus scents, it suffers from very short longevity. This eau de parfum flanker promises a longer lasting version. Off the bottle or sprayed on a piece of paper, I can tell you that the "clean-ness" aspect of the scent changes as soon body oil and sweat gets added to the equation. Word of advice: spray this on your skin when deciding and walk around. Do not rely your decision on the paper scent alone. For me, ADG with my skin oil composition ... MoreUpon spray, I am greeted with the signature top notes of citrus and marine notes to remind me that this is the same award-winning and classic scent. It does smell good on my skin but smelling it off the bottle without spraying, ADG smells a little bit different. The classic ADG is the ultimate clean scent and with all clean citrus scents, it suffers from very short longevity. This eau de parfum flanker promises a longer lasting version. Off the bottle or sprayed on a piece of paper, I can tell you that the "clean-ness" aspect of the scent changes as soon body oil and sweat gets added to the equation. Word of advice: spray this on your skin when deciding and walk around. Do not rely your decision on the paper scent alone. For me, ADG with my skin oil composition turns from clean to cloying to overbearing. I still like the scent very much but to under estimate this scent because this is "just a clean scent," most people over spray. I would recommend a spray on the neck area and another either just above the wrists or on your shirt. Do not destroy the freshness of ADG by underestimating its power in every spray. I will not be purchasing this product because I already own a lot of citrus scents but for quality alone, you can never go wrong with this flanker. I say try the original classic and compare this flanker. Recommended if you don't already own the original classic. Sniff test first if you already do.