Acqua di Giò Profumo

It has a very, very refreshing smell. It seems to be citrusy Marin. But it is neither sharp nor has the smell of seaweed like Marin. Both aspects are perfectly balanced and there is no exaggeration in the citrus or Marin accord. Usually, perfumes that contain rosemary notes are sharp and pungent. But here, a technique has been used that allows you to smell the rosemary note, but it is not at all obnoxious and is completely polished. It is clear that it was created by a skilled, professional and experienced perfumer like Mr. Alberto Morillas. I think it's really interesting that in this perfume you can smell every single note. In addition to the marine and citrus notes; you can completely distinguish notes such as rosemary and sage and to a lesser extent geranium in the perfume. It really is a perfume that should have been released under another brand and called "Niche". It's a shame that a designer perfume is classified. I was not very familiar with the perfumes of this brand until I tried this one. I thought it would be spicy like Acqua di Gio, but I found that it really has an attractive scent. بسیار بسیار بوی فرح بخشی داره. ظاهرا سیتروسی مارینی هست. ولی نه تند و تیزی سیتروسی ها رو داره و نه بوی جلبک از نوع مارینی داره. کاملا هر دو جنبه یاد شده در تعادل کامل هستند و به هیچ وجه در آکورد سیتروسی و نیز آکورد مارینی اغراق نشده. معمولا عطرهایی که حاوی نت رزماری هستند؛ به تیزی و تندی میزنند. ولی در اینجا از تکنیکی استفاده شده که بوی نت رزماری رو حس میکنید؛ ولی به هیچ وجه زننده نیست و کاملا صیقلی شده هست.کاملا مشخصه که این فرمولاسیون به دست یک عطر ساز زبردست و حرفه ای و با تجربه چون آقای آلبرتو موریلاس ساخته شده خیلی بنظرم جالبه که در این عطر شما میتونید تک تک نتهای عطر رو ببویید. علاوه بر نت مارین و سیتروسی؛ میشه کاملا بصورت تکی نتهایی چون رزماری و مریم گلی و به مقدار کمتر شمعدانی رو در عطر تشخیص داد. واقعا عطری هست که باید در برند دیگه ای عرضه میشد و اسم نیش رو میگرفت. حیف هست که یک عطر دیزاینری طبقه بندی شده من خیلی خودم با عطرهای این برند آشتی نبودم تا اینکه این عطر رو تست کردم. فکر میکردم که مثل آکوا دی جیوی معروف به تندی بزنه؛ ولی دیدم که واقعا رایحه ی جذابی داره

Aqua di Gio Profumo is a masterpiece that bottles the moment when the salty touch of the sea meets the surface of a dark lava rock. Alberto Morillas’ mastery here creates not just a perfume, but a synthesis of elements: the perfect balance between the freshness of water and the depth of smoke. When you hear Morillas’ name, especially when it comes to aquatic perfumes, you can be sure that a work of art awaits you. He is the undisputed architect of this genre; a perfumer who uses marine notes not just as a fresh breeze, but as a memory compass that opens the layers of the soul. Aqua di Gio Profumo takes the young and innocent smile of the classic Aqua di Gio and transforms it into the gaze of a man who has matured over the years, hardened by experience but has not lost his elegance. The bergamot and marine notes in the opening are still there, but this time they are colder, more measured and deeper. It is as if they rise not from the surface of the ocean, but from its dark depths. And then that smoky incense... This is not an ordinary masculinity; like the sacred vapor of an old resin burned directly in a sacred place, both meditative and seductive. This perfume tells the story of the determination a man feels when he buttons his shirt in the morning, and the reconciliation with the shadows on his face when he looks in the mirror at night. Not too flashy or ordinary; just the right amount of weight. Refined enough to be used daily but assertive enough to carry the stage on its own in special moments. Aqua di Gio Profumo reminds us that being aquatic does not only mean smelling fresh, but that the sea also carries a mystery, a darkness and a depth. This perfume from Morillas creates a new definition of masculinity: clean but dirty, plain but intense, familiar but alienating with every breath. It is as if it takes on a different face every time you spray it; the sea is the same every day but never really the same, just like that.

I rarely wear this as I nabbed a 100ml magnetic cap version just before they disappeared and I feel a little pang every time I put more of a dent in it. Coming back to it today after developing my nose and knowledge more, the aromatic rosemary, sage and geranium stood out right away. The rosemary is very prominent and its blended together with a cooling minty geranium beautifully. The incense is there. I feel the patchouli is dosed in just a tiny fraction of the amount normally used in fragrances. It smells like the ever so slightest earthy tinge that trails the incense note. Morillas has smoothed all the edges of everything in this. It feels slightly blurry, but on the other hand there are no sharp edges that could become fatigueing or bothersome to others or distracting to the wearer. I haven't ever worked in an office but I can see why it is so respected as an office scent. It smells mature and pleasant in an extremely polite, subtle way. The rosemary is the sharpest thing in this by far, but combined with the cooling geranium it has a relaxing nature which makes its prominence calming rather than ostentatious. It reminds me slightly of 80's fragrances like Zino by Davidoff but all the 80's-ness has been rounded into something classic but distinctly modern. I am sad that it was ever tampered with. I smelled the original new Parfum version at Sephora and was upset by it. It was markedly worse and I would never purchase it. It was imbalanced comparatively and clearly missing the incense which was an essential part of the fragrance. I have heard they have reformulated the Parfum again and it smells more like Profumo but not fully. I have not smelled it but I will say that I won't be purchasing the Parfum until they simply put the Profumo formula in the new bottle. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Acqua di Giò Profumo – My All-Time Favorite Fragrance Acqua di Giò Profumo will always have a very special place in my heart, not just for its incredible scent, but because of its story. My parents gifted it to me back in 2015, the very year it was released. At that time, I never imagined how meaningful it would become — or that one day it would be discontinued. Looking back, that gift feels even more precious now. The fragrance itself is unforgettable. From the first spray, it hits with the fresh, mineral sea breeze that defines the Acqua di Giò line, and then the incense emerges — dark, elegant, and mysterious. That balance of freshness and depth is perfection, like standing by the ocean at dusk, feeling the calm yet powerful air. No other fragrance has ever captured that feeling for me. As it settles, Profumo becomes even more addictive. The incense gives it a smooth, refined darkness, while the aquatic notes keep it clean, timeless, and sophisticated. It works perfectly in every situation — day, night, casual, or formal — while still standing out with its own identity. Every time I wear it, I feel confident, fresh, and completely myself. Even though the fragrance is discontinued, its emotional value only grows. Every spray is a memory — a reminder of when I first received it, my parents’ thoughtful gesture, and all the moments I’ve shared with this scent. Recently, I tried the new version, and I have to admit, it’s very good — well-crafted, fresh, and modern. But no matter how much I like it, I’ll always prefer the original Profumo. There’s something about it that can never be replaced, a uniqueness and personal connection that makes it my all-time favorite. Some scents smell good. A few become memories. And then there’s Acqua di Giò Profumo — unforgettable in every way.

The king of the AdG line with Essenza a close second. I've always had a bottle of classic AdG in my arsenal since the 90s but I was always a hesitant to wear it too much because of its overexposure in the club scene. Nevertheless there's a reason everybody loves the classic and it's a quick and easy dumb grab heading out the door in summer and spring. Profumo takes the classic AdG DNA up a few notches making it a more classy, upmarket, and mature fragrance just with that incredible incense note and take it from the beach club to the boardroom. The crisp citrus opening that we know and love is still there, maybe just not as bright, the salty marine note is still magnificent, but that incense note...just locks it into the Hall of Fame. When I heard a rumor that it was being discontinued, I quickly when to my local shop and bought a couple more bottles to last me a few years. Not to hoard or resale at a ridiculous price but because there was no way I was going to go without or have to rely on a clone or watered down reformulated flanker to get my Profumo fix. There was not way I was going to go the same route as I did with my other signature scent Gucci Pour Homme II and have to skimp and stretch it out for as long as I can. This is a magnificent warm weather, summer fragrance never cloying and gets better with the heat and so much better than Parfum and Profondo. Alas, King Profumo, you shall be missed.