40 reseñas

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• rosyruff

  June 19, 2016

  

  This fragrance made me fall in love with perfumes forever. I remember a schoolmate who sold imitations. I tried all the little bottles. None caught my attention except this one. It convinced me instantly; it had something, a note that made it irresistible. Unfortunately, I never got the original version. As soon as I started working, I set it as my first investment, along with J’adore by Dior. I bought both 100ml bottles on Mercado Libre, and they turned out to be fakes. As soon as I sprayed them, with a lot of effort, I could feel a bit of that note that had fallen in love with me. After that, I could only perceive a strange, ugly smell, like sour honey. On fabrics, it didn’t smell bad; obviously, it reacted poorly on my skin. It disappointed me greatly. I ended up giving it away. What a pity.

• Yadorán d'Vinea

  September 11, 2016

  

  There’s something strangely unique inside the first Acqua di Gio. This review is about the current formula (I don’t know if it was reformulated, probably yes, but I don’t know the characteristics of the classic version). Acqua di Gio is a fragrance ahead of its time. We all know the ‘clean scent’ fashion of the late 90s; Acqua di Gio appeared at the end of the war between medicinal-fruity and solar-floral scents. You might expect something belligerent, but the result is the opposite. There is a conflict, but it seems like a political-diplomatic one that only a sociologist would explain in a convoluted way. Acqua di Gio has its own charm, like Kevin MacLeod’s instrumental compositions: apparently simple but extremely atmospheric. It conveys its humor, ironically indifference. It’s characterized by a clean and delicate aroma… without sweets, without powder, without leather, without flowers, at most a citrus touch at the beginning. It’s head-to-toe, reminiscent of the perfect scent of a household cleaning product (the complex and melancholic grandfather of Moschino’s friendly Fresh). The peony note has always been aquatic and fluid, but with a certain hidden sweetness; here, vodka tasting of… musk sweets? eclipses and encapsulates the fragrance. It presents brief ozonic flashes and talc-like touches, typical of a pessimistic version of Cacharel’s Anais Anais. Functionally, it’s undoubtedly for summer (I doubt anyone would use it in winter, mostly out of compassion). Although its hydrostatic character isn’t the most fun, I’m not saying it’s not for casual moments; on hot days, it has an energizing effect. The male version seems better crafted. The female version evokes tonic water, even tap water with a medicinal tablet dissolved. If I had to represent it visually, I’d think of a swimming pool full of cold, chlorinated water. The intensity is subtle, and despite being clean, it feels constraining to me; I theorize that overuse exhausts the wearer. The trail is scarce, and longevity is moderate. If I were to recommend fragrances for summer, I think Blue Drop Halloween or Light Blue by D&G are more attractive options. Conclusion: if you have the opportunity to mix it with a gourmand fragrance, you might find an interesting surprise.

• Claudia Laborde

  September 14, 2016

  

  A rich fragrance that reminds us of the nineties. Youthful but classy and elegant, fresh and striking.

• karyukai

  February 13, 2017

  

  I’m a ‘crazy’ perfume lover, and after 20 years of trying almost everything, I’ve never found one I like more. On the contrary, every time I discover a new scent, I compare it to this. Nowadays, the concept of ‘clean’ is associated with soapy and powdery aromas, but Acqua di Giò is very aquatic. And it’s rare to find an aquatic perfume with more projection and longevity than this. It results in being very ethereal, different from all, even today. Only Clean Rain comes close, though they aren’t very similar, but equally magical. This perfume impacts others greatly: besides praising it, it has a somewhat hypnotic effect. The only downside is that many people know it, and that unique feeling is lost. Anyway, out of hundreds, it’s my favorite by far.

• marce15

  March 2, 2017

  

  A delicious aquatic floral essence. Feminine, seductive, and elegant; the harmony of its notes suggests contact with nature. It has a potent opening where fruity tones stand out, especially the citrus notes and pineapple, accompanied by wet violets. It’s refreshing and of a clean style, with an intense sea breeze note that makes it tender and strong at the same time. In its heart, the potency decreases, the sweet fruity tone remains (with melon reminiscences), and the balance between the aquatic accord and the floral line gains prominence. I sometimes perceive a predominance of lilies, sometimes jasmine, and sometimes lilies and hyacinths. It’s as if they put spring next to the sea inside a minimalist green bottle. I usually have problems with longevity on many fragrances, and in this case, after about four hours, the intensity drops quite a bit, leaving the softened skin note of calone with a woody tone. The sense of serenity is so great that I don’t mind reapplying, since its trail and longevity are moderate. I understand its use is associated with summer, but I enjoy flowers and the sea all year round.

• Ts6

  July 18, 2017

  

  I’ve always wanted a girlfriend who smelled like Acqua di Gio. Smelling it on a girl’s neck is incredible. It’s very warm in its certain coolness, romantic, and with a very sexy edge. I could breathe it like oxygen. It speaks to feminine virtues. This turquoise scent always makes me think of that attractive girl with her head right on, who looks good in anything. In my circle, I’ve never seen it overused. It’s a scent of naturalness and freshness, but nothing simple or boring. To me, it’s quite misty. More than a crystal torrent, it’s vapor. Breath, warm, and sensual. I’m not sure if it’s the peony or the vodka responsible for that effect that reminds me of the lotus flower in Moschino’s Oh!, another great perfume. AdG seems like a proper floral to me. I smell a misty, varied bouquet of wet petals, with that hyacinth nuance that drives me crazy, pure femininity. It seems timeless, more than classic. It smells like youth. To those who’ve lost it but have that spirit, this perfume will give it back to them. A friend used to wear it for Saturday nights. She was the beauty of her group, with big green eyes, long ash-blonde hair, and a scandalous figure. She attracted everything like a magnet. She got good grades, dressed well, and had a great house. But sometimes she was surprisingly insecure, shy about her own magic. I think this AdG is the same. It’s not a perfume that comes out to devour the world shouting ‘Here I am,’ like other mediocre ones. I feel like championing this perfume, which seems feminine to the nth power and, in my opinion, unjustly eclipsed by its male counterpart. Beautiful. 10/10.

• pipisroom

  October 8, 2017

  

  One of the few perfumes I’ve bought multiple times. I love it! Although it’s a bit outdated now, every time I smell it, I fall in love again. Huge difference from the Aqua di Gio I bought blindly thinking, ‘What could possibly go wrong?’ Ugh, it failed at everything! The Aqua di Gio is romantic; its brother suffocates. I’m not sure if I’d buy it today, but what I do know is that during the years I wore it, it was my favorite. Edit: After several years, I bought it again today. By God, what a miracle! It fell in love with me just like before. I regret not having bought it sooner. By far, it’s one of the best I’ve ever had, and it’s back in my life. It transports me back many years and fills me with happiness. What a satisfying feeling today.

• Babel77

  November 27, 2017

  

  This is my second bottle, and the incredible complexity and development are amazing. It’s potent for an EDT. I feel like I’m on an island, dressed in white, letting the wind mess up my black hair while I gaze at turquoise waves waiting for my pirate ally. It captivates me.

• Naly

  March 4, 2018

  

  I wore this around my fifteenth birthday, and twenty years later, I bought it again. I had forgotten how beautiful, fresh, and summery it was. After trying so many new fragrances, I realized that now that I’m older, I absolutely love nineties scents. It doesn’t overpower; it’s like just stepping out of the shower hours later. On my skin, it has excellent longevity. After twenty years, it fell in love with me all over again. I recommend it in every way.

• Mer

  September 14, 2018

  

  It’s my go-to perfume. I wear it in summer and a bit in spring. My mom used to wear it, and now I’ve inherited it; it’s a family tradition. It’s the only one that transports me to another place, to a summer day near the beach or the Mediterranean. It’s soft, not cloying, feels natural and fresh.

• AdrianaJR

  February 1, 2019

  

  Maybe because it’s so aquatic, I don’t sense the fruity or floral notes; I smell it bitter and with a desire to move on. I tried the imitation, the EDP, and the EDT, and it’s always the same: bitter and more bitter, it doesn’t work for me, very strong, and its presence is noticeable wherever it goes.

• charlotinable

  July 12, 2019

  

  Freshness made sensual and the most refreshing elegance are here. Ideal for hot days and rainy summers. It lasts forever, has a powerful trail, and a wonderful dry-down. The fruits and citrus blend perfectly with a vodka base that acts as a ferment for all the ingredients, like a delicious drink. What a wonder to use it after a bath; it gives that air of cleanliness, neatness, and vigor. A divine and immortal perfume.

• Aprendiz

  August 29, 2019

  

  I love it; some say it smells bad, but it works great for me. I enjoy its freshness and feel like I’m at the beach thanks to those subtle marine, fruity, and sweet notes. The trail doesn’t last long, but it can’t be missing from my collection alongside its sibling, Acqua di Gioia.

• Kaluddia

  October 6, 2019

  

  I love it, very fresh and pleasant for summer. I’ve used it for years and never got tired of it. I’ve finished several bottles.

• Arlethcdmx

  December 24, 2019

  

  Super fresh, a classic already. It’s one I own and will try to keep forever.

• Beremora

  March 1, 2020

  

  -The aquatic floral-. Although it’s floral-fruity, it’s fantastic. In the era of potent fragrances, when Dune was a beauty, Acqua di Gio pour femme was the queen of summer. Ideal for ladies looking for something refreshing, floral, and feminine, not unisex. It inspired wearing it with linen for boat rides, with fine elegance. Today, with more heat, I don’t use it at the beach because it smells too strong to me, but in the city or special occasions in the heat, it remains my choice. It has presence, longevity, and high projection. A must for lovers of aquatic and feminine scents.

• Rorri

  March 25, 2020

  

  Turquoise. If colors were notes, Acqua di Gio is turquoise. When I smell it, I feel that color: turquoise sea, turquoise sky, wet plants and flowers, breeze, and light. It smells fresh, aquatic, sweet, and floral. It’s indescribable and hypnotic, simple yet unmatched. I never get tired of it; it’s my go-to when I don’t know what to wear. It gives me optimism, joy, serenity, and lightness. It’s the feeling of coming off the beach without any soap or sand smell, something authentic. The longevity is excellent for a fresh scent. More than a classic, it’s timeless and essential. Since I get tired quickly, I buy the small bottles, but this one is always in the big one.

• Pauloskia

  May 1, 2020

  

  A staple in my fragrance wardrobe 🙂

• maraDemoya

  November 21, 2020

  

  I’ve worn it for 20 years and it’s a must in summer. Fresh and long-lasting on my skin. I haven’t found anything else like it, and I never get tired of it. It has nuances that evolve throughout the day. I love it!

• gera81

  January 14, 2021

  

  Acqua di Gio, eternal summer. Since 1996, when Morillas and Menardo dropped the bomb, it’s been a historic hit. Few remember the name was born in ’95 with that turquoise bottle and gold cap. It opens citrusy, floral, and aquatic, with a strong hit of whites that make a statement. As it dries, its soul shines: a unique feminine freedom for my nose. Then fruit takes over, peach and pineapple, an indescribable charm. Hours later, woods, musk, and amber provide the final warmth. That turquoise is flawless. It smells like a soft, simple, elegant, free, and beautiful woman. Its magic is traveling to endless summer nights, with that aquatic-floral-fruity blend as the perfect accessory to a warm smile and a mischievous look. Its legacy is the memories of teenagers who now have gray hair. A generation of fairy tales. Every time I smell it, time stops in those eternal summers.

• Lepistic

  May 27, 2021

  

  Oh! How I wish I could go back to 1996, when I started my job adventure, walking down tree-lined streets with soft sunlight. Everything was slower, and I carried this wonder. I discovered that turquoise smells beautiful, that even when it’s hot, a fragrance makes you feel fresh, and a spritz changes your mood. Emotions; all this comes to my mind when I see or remember the Acqua di Gio bottle. In a country like Chile, where everything arrives late and good things last little, this intoxicating potion is no exception. I miss it: that summer scent, sun, delicate dresses, and magical sunset colors. I miss an era where fragrances were masterpieces, which I return to every time the speed of today chases me, just by closing my eyes and remembering its scent.

• Candycandy40

  June 21, 2021

  

  I bought my first Acqua di Gio in the 90s and it doesn’t seem the same; before it had a melon fruity note. Anyway, it’s fresh, clean, perfect for summer, yet retains the complexity of the 90s, loaded with notes, so it works in any season. It’s for those days when you want to smell fresh, like just out of the shower with an exotic floral gel. Absolutely recommended.

• Selene

  September 8, 2021

  

  The nineties gave birth to classic floral aquatics, imprinted in the memories of those who lived through the decade. Earthy, animalic, and chypre perfumes with woods and leathers were banished; the aquatic era arrived, catapulted by Calone, that molecule translating ‘the breath of the ocean.’ Similar to algae pheromones, when diluted it smells like brine, slightly sweet, like freshly cut cucumber. This concept exploded in marketing: beach ads, sun, couples, and freedom. Water lilies, lotus, and lilies of the valley overshadowed dark neroli and roses. Peonies and freesias gained more relevance, accompanied by juicy fruits like melon and peach, and soft white musks. Entering the world of Acqua di Gio means understanding this: it marked an era alongside Cool Water, L’Eau Park, and L’Eau d’Issey. Every era has replicas, but before, fragrances had more quality. The structure was similar but with different notes tweaking the work. Aquatics have two problems: they don’t age well, and reformulations don’t sit right. The 1990s Cosmair version is delicate: opening of lilies, peonies, and freesia, soft hyacinth in the base, then the sweetness of pineapple and lily of the valley. The vodka is sweet and passable, the musk perfect, touches of rose and an amber side, with faint woods. The Luxury Products reformulation is louder, with boosted vodka in artificial alcohol, but once it clears, the muguet/hyacinth combo with rose recovers original beauty. Floral, aquatic, and aromatic; one spray is enough and more than enough.

• ICL

  October 11, 2021

  

  This will be one of my perfume loves; smelling it makes me smile foolishly. It was the culprit that made me discover how much I love aquatic scents. They aren’t the same as Eau de Issey Miyake or Ralph Lauren’s Polo Sport for women (already discontinued), but the effect is identical. The only thing I didn’t like was its short longevity on my skin, but obviously it depends on everyone; it’s one of the few for whom I forgive poor performance.

• PrismaStar

  January 18, 2022

  

  I loved it. It’s floral, fruity, and aquatic. The pineapple isn’t very prominent, but the peach shines, and I detect a light melon. You can feel that sweet vodka hint; while it’s there, as a good old-school perfume, it’s a floral bomb but not overly loaded. Its aquatic notes and calone moderate that bouquet. It smells totally like the beach without being the typical coconut and vanilla. It smells like a cocktail party on the beach or a fine restaurant by the coast. Very delicious; I’ll enjoy it for the rest of summer.

• Sian

  March 3, 2022

  

  It’s a cool summer afternoon near the beach. Peony, pineapple, peach, violet, jasmine, amber, musk, and cedar stand out. A sweet aquatic from the nineties. I still keep my 1998 bottle: fresh, woody, elegant, long-lasting, and well-made.

• Sulamita Dulce

  May 22, 2022

  

  I’m surprised by all the good reviews. It was one of my first scents; now I wonder if they reformulated it or if it’s just my pH. I’m usually into gourmands, but I wanted something summery and bought it blind… YUCK! It repulses me. Very alcoholic, boozy, mossy, medicinal, nothing fresh. More invasive and grating. A resounding NO. It’s just decorative now; I’ll give it to my mom because the last time she wore it, she liked it. Plus, mediocre performance. This cured me of buying blind.

• Andrea m

  May 29, 2022

  

  It was my first fresh aquatic, evoking the sea, beach, and summer. Extremely sexy; just spraying it made me happy. It’s the kind of perfume that gives energy and lifts your spirits. I still love it, unfortunately it has terrible performance on my skin, but I adore that special scent.

• Anakin Mati

  June 7, 2022

  

  I’m obsessed. It smells like real summer. I absolutely love that vodka note driving me crazy. Unfortunately, it’s no longer sold in Argentina, so I use it drop by drop only for special moments.

• Ysik_01

  October 13, 2022

  

  Pure aquatic, straight-up jasmine. Nothing like Acqua di Gioia: it’s not musky or fruity, and look, Gioia is still the best.

• _India_

  February 22, 2023

  

  We could say it’s the perfect perfume after a shower following a long and hot day at the beach. Aquatic, floral (mostly jasmine), subtly herbaceous, clean and talcum-like. Suitable for all seasons, but especially for hot days, as it’s refreshing and relieving. But the freshness it evokes isn’t citrusy, although it has citrus, but rather of water: the sound of a stream lying in the grass with flowers between sun and shade of trees, the first dip in the sea, getting out of the pool wet and walking barefoot on the grass straight to the towel. Acqua di Gio fills you with good humor and joy instantly. Personally, during the Acqua di Gio era, close to the beginning of my transition from girl to woman, I could have known this classic, but I moved on from heavy perfumes like Don Algodón straight to the super gourmands that were starting to become popular (Les Belles de Ricci by Nina Ricci, summer editions of Escada, Angel… even the legendary vanilla by Yves Rocher made it to my collection) and unfortunately I never got to experience these aquatic perfumes that I like so much now. Still, Acqua di Gio undoubtedly transports me to those first days of youth on vacation, even though its scent didn’t accompany me. But it doesn’t smell like youth in general (nor youthful), since the current generation could perceive it less, but rather that of all those who entered adolescence at the end of the 90s and beginning of the 2000s. A great era and undoubtedly a great perfume.

• Barbie

  February 28, 2023

  

  Fresh, soft but noticeable. They noticed it at the office, but normally, without much fuss… I approve of it, but I wouldn’t buy it again; I’m leaning more towards sweet gourmand trends… So “next”, I’ll keep trying until I find my other perfumed self.

• Debi

  September 30, 2023

  

  I was almost a teenager and on the pedestrian streets of Córdoba, perfumery salespeople came out to promote new fragrances. Those were times when you weren’t filtered by age or clothes; they gave all of us a tissue with Acqua di Giò. What a pleasure to feel it!!! If it entered through the eyes, I’d say I have it burned into my retina. Few perfumes seem to me so fresh and elegant at the same time. It’s refined. It’s a masterpiece. It smells good always, from the start to its sunset. Definitely impeccable!

• Lía Coco

  March 9, 2024

  

  My mom has a bottle of Acqua di Gio from the 90s; that perfume has existed longer than I have, and the bottle in full 2024 still has milliliters. ✨Scent: I love it, the vodka distinguishes it from any other floral perfume and turns it into a luxury party encapsulated in the bottle. It’s beautiful, fresh, and intoxicating, with the bearing of a refined and wealthy woman. I think about this presentation and I think of champagne, Gatsby, and old money. ✨Notes: The vodka is everything, it dominates more than 60% over the alcohol, flowers, pineapple, and peach which stay in the background. ✨Longevity: 7 hours, but it has been macerated for over 25 years. ✨Sillage: People around you can perceive it. ✨Opinion: It’s spectacular and intoxicating. I hope one day I can get my own bottle, but most likely it won’t smell the same due to the reformulations and the maceration of the one my mom has.

• algopasaconpili

  October 17, 2024

  

  I’m a woman and with Armani it happened to me that first I was a fan of the men’s perfume shaped like a lightbulb; my boyfriend bought it for me in 1996 and I used it, I adored it. Fresh, crisp, soapy, and dry, delicious and very different. A year later I gifted him the Aqua di Gio for men and… guess what, I almost used it all up that summer. It was for men, so what? Aquatic and fresh, I felt like opening a watermelon, I loved it. A year later I bought the Aqua di Gio for women, my first perfume with vodka and peach, much sweeter than the previous ones, which I’m still in love with. Since then, any perfume with peach and vodka catches my attention. Aqua di Gio for women was groundbreaking in the late 90s, very different from those concentrated and stuffy perfumes. I still find it youthful and sparkling for spring and summer.

• AntaresAres

  December 31, 2024

  

  I remember in the 90s there was an explosion of aquatic, ozonic, and languid fragrances that I liked almost all of them. I discriminated little, haha, I lived almost in an olfactory paradise (lie). Acqua di Giò stood out for its potent vodka scent; although it’s floral-fruity, for me it was a very clear aquatic floral. The pineapple is evident, but it’s a perfume too light, evanescent, perhaps due to the softness of the jasmine and lily of the valley, for my nose to see it as purely fruity. Ylang-ylang rounded off a delicate juice but with personality, deceptively simple. I liked it a lot, along with L’eau par Kenzo, among my favorites of those anemic scents that were in fashion millennia ago. I miss that era. Has it aged well? From my point of view, it’s still very wearable, especially for summer; however, I’m not sure if it will appeal to a younger audience used to more melodramatic and colorful perfumery. Acqua di Giò presents itself too measured and serene for current tastes; perhaps a more mature woman (not necessarily by age) would be able to appreciate its classic spirit.

• Debi

  April 26, 2025

  

  Finally got a travel size and oh surprise! What did they do to Acqua di Giò???!!! They messed with it. I bought the Senigalia version a year ago and thought: what happened to these people? Didn’t they have the original to inspire them? Seems like they did: the reformulation. I have a good olfactory memory; this would never have left a good impression on my nose as a girl. There’s just an earthy pineapple, but more earth than pineapple 😂😂😂🙄🥹. No other notes are noticeable. Disappointed with the reformulations. They should pull it from the market and move on.

• BellaVela

  November 10, 2025

  

  This perfume is DIVINE. I had it several times and it was my go-to for day and night, any season. I missed it when they discontinued it.

• DaniSaav

  January 2, 2026

  

  I found a renewed version outside my country since it hasn’t been sold here for years. It smells like my grandmother’s garden in summer with sheets hanging out to dry. It’s clean, fresh, and super personal, like just stepping out of the shower in the middle of a hot day. It’s not as sharp as the 90s version, but it’s still gorgeous.

• Wlad Molina

  March 3, 2026

  

  Classy florals: starts with an intense floral hit and a touch of sweet peach. Sounds classic at first, but soon turns light and girly, like a girl playing among flowers in a mansion garden. Then the water arrives, refreshing and energizing everything. The aquatic floral heart is alive and evolving, preventing it from being flat. It conveys elegant everyday freshness. In the base, a shy rose with musk and neutral woods for a unisex vibe. Perfect for spring and summer: refined but not stuffy. Rating: 8.5/10. It turns florals into a symbol of class and freshness.