Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend

I find it hilarious that some of the people on here immediately justify not even trying this in the store because they already spent all of their money on the original Profumo, and they would be pissed off if a newer flanker ever dethroned it. Well sorry to say kids, but Special Bend is better. Way better. Please stop leaving comments on here saying "it's the same exact fragrance just with a different bottle, it's just a cash grab, it smells 99.9% similar." This is all completely uninformed bs. You are making any excuse you can to hate on this fragrance simply because you bought the original Profumo, have no money left, and you want to keep your huge ego intact. Special Blend has dethroned the original Profumo. Period. Even Jeremy Fragrance is buying up bottles of Special Blend because he considers it to be the ultimate AdG. Special Blend sold out at my local Macy's. You don't see that happening with Profumo. If you don't have enough money to afford a fragrance that is similar in some ways to its predecessor, you shouldn't even be rating the fragrance or commenting on it in the first place. Be happy with your inferior bottle of Profumo, or be unsatisfied and buy Special Blend to become satisfied. Or maybe you prefer the original Profumo. That's completely fine, and you can say that. But don't come on here and say that the original Profumo is the same fragrance as Special Blend, because that is complete bs and it is clear that you haven't even bothered to thoroughly test Special Blend, if at all. This is the exact same thing that happened when Dior Homme Parfum came out and when Dior Sauvage edp came out and when Bleu de Chanel edp came out, and it will happen ONCE AGAIN when Bleu de Chanel Parfum comes out within the next month. I AM SO TIRED OF THIS. If you don't have enough money to afford new flankers, please stop pretending like you do and leaving negative reviews just because you are SALTY that you cannot afford a bottle. Utterly pathetic. Stop participating in this community if you're gonna be terminally salty just because some people happen to have more money to spend on fragrances than you do. You're making us all look bad.

If Thorin Oakenshield had discovered a bottle of Acqua di Giò Profumo before the events of The Hobbit, he never would've needed the Arkenstone in the first place. Two sprays into that magnificent beard, and everyone in Erebor would've simply agreed he was the rightful King Under the Mountain. Smaug would've caught one whiff of that smoky incense trail, slowly looked around at his mountain of gold, then back at Thorin, and thought, "You know... maybe I've been a little materialistic." He'd politely slide the Arkenstone across the floor, apologize for the whole "burning villages" thing, ask what fragrance he was wearing, and spend the next three centuries trying to convince dragons that incense and patchouli were the real treasures all along. When a fragrance smells this noble, commanding, and dignified, jewels start feeling a little unnecessary. Beyond the joke, Acqua di Giò Profumo earns its reputation. The unmistakable Acqua di Giò DNA is still present with its fresh marine opening and clean citrus brightness, but it quickly steps aside for what this fragrance is really about: incense and patchouli. The incense is rich, smooth, smoky, and almost mineral-like, giving the fragrance an elegant depth that feels both timeless and effortlessly masculine. Patchouli provides an earthy foundation that keeps everything grounded without becoming overly dark or heavy. Together they transform the familiar aquatic freshness into something far more sophisticated. The fresh marine accord never disappears—it simply becomes the backdrop for one of the finest incense-driven designer fragrances ever made. It evokes the feeling of standing on rugged cliffs overlooking a cold sea as smoke drifts from an ancient stone hall, balancing freshness with mystery in a way that very few fragrances accomplish. Profumo doesn't abandon what made Acqua di Giò iconic; it perfects it, proving that a legendary fresh fragrance can become even greater with the addition of masterfully blended incense and patchouli.

The perfume pyramid of Profumo Special Blend is completely incorrect, it should not have the same note breakdown as regular Profumo. I'll just leave this here: What was the process of making Acqua Di Gio Profumo Special Blend from the beginning to end? "I always focus on a base, which will be the signature of the fragrance. If there are too many ingredients you can easily lose your core idea. I chose patchouli because of its complexity, which brings contrast and depth to a fragrance. The overall process was then to create a fragrance that remained faithful to the Acqua Di Gio original. Its breathtaking sea scent is now enhanced with patchouli and other new ingredients." How do the unique combination of ingredients work together to create the final scent? Why did you choose these specific ingredients? "The new Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend is more textured, unveiling a spiciness mixed with salty minerality. The top notes of bergamot combined with elemi and pink pepper create a surprising, spicy freshness. A wave of Cascalone®, a fantastic aquatic molecule, ensures Acqua Di Gio Profumo Special Blend retains an essence of the sea. The heart of the fragrance is rich with fir balsam and patchouli, which gives the fragrance sensuality. It was really important for me use ethically sourced patchouli: we chose a unique origin of patchouli, selected and harvested in Guatemala." Below, are the full note listings: Top notes Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Elemi, Cascalone® Middle notes Lavandin, Rosemary, Incense Base notes Patchouli, Fir, Labdanum, Wood Fragrance category aquatic, woody Source: notino.co.uk

I was able to buy a small decant from a friend and since ADG Profumo has been one of my most-worn fragrances ever, I felt I had to finally try this one. Right away, you can tell this is classic ADG DNA, just darker, smoother, and more rounded thanks to the incense and patchouli similar to the OG Profumo. The main difference between this and Profumo is the patchouli. It doesn’t smell minty but has that cool, almost mint-like freshness coming from what comes off as balsam fir in the opening and mid. In the dry down, the patchouli becomes even smoother, less sharp, and just a little (and I mean a little) more resinous than the OG Profumo. Nothing dramatic, just richer and more polished. By the dry-down, the fragrance feels very well-rounded and on my skin, the performance is also louder than the original Profumo. I think this works best in the fall, early spring, or cooler nights. It’s still not a full-on winter fragrance but maybe not as meant for all-year wear like most other ADG releases. It’s not a “blow your mind” difference from the OG Profumo, but it’s very well blended and I’m glad I got to try it. I honestly don’t know if this is even sought after anymore or if it ever really was, but it’s unfortunate that this one, Profumo, and soon Absolu are so hard to find and so expensive now. They’re some of the best releases from the entire line. As for me, I’m a big fan of the regular Profumo and think this is a beautiful fragrance as well. I’m happy I got to try my little sample, but $700+ for a full bottle is a hard pass.

This one took me a minute since I normally wear regular Profumo during the Fall/Winter months here in Italy. So I took the plunge and bought a bottle since there wasn't a sample, but off the initial tester spray I could tell that it has a bit more of a spicy sandalwood scent. But it really took me a minute to see if it was worth it. So I went home and I did a test. I sprayed a sample paper in one room with regular Profumo and left it there, and then I did the same with Special Blend in another room. I then waited a few minutes and walked into each room and smelled the paper and I could clearly tell the difference and I actually prefer Special Blend to regular for colder weather. To me, it has more of a slight spice note and more of a sandalwood back end but it mellows out into a nice light yet warm aqua scent. Kinda like what you get from Acqua with the green notes and aqua scent, but mild and more rich since they're not coming off as "sweet" but coming off with notes of "spice". It's subdued in a good way. But in terms of the difference between Profumo and Special Blend, to me is the strength of the spice and how it tames the Acqua scent in a good way. I think it compliments the sweet and fresh scent of Acqua better than regular Profumo.

This is the latest acquisition in my arsenal. This is the best-looking bottle, the golden accents creates a more luxurious appearance. Special Blend is a bit better than Profumo, it is a little bit different. I think that the opening of Special Blend is richer and more vibrant. It simply don't have the brightness and the sharpness that Profumo has. When it dries down, it has some additional patchouli notes and some of those warmer spices, clearly has a deeper spiciness. It's a bit more balanced, a bit smoother, a bit sweeter and a bit more darker compared to the original Profumo. In my opinion, Profumo it's significantly more aquatic, it's a little bit lighter and has some more of that pure aquatic vibe going on, almost like Cool Water By Davidoff whereas Special Blend smells just a tad less aquatic, it still has that DNA of course but smells darker, it seems to have more of the cinnamon vibe in it. It's essentially, more of a noir version of the Profumo. How's longevity ? It performs worse than Profumo, I get almost 8 hrs. I also think that the Special Blend is not super versatile as Profumo, is actually better suited for Winter and Autumn seasons.

Is this release unnecessary? Yes. Could they have just tweaked Profumo and call it reformulation? Yes. Would anyone notice? Hardly because they are 99% identical. No one would even notice that. What I don't get is the hate about this one... you don't have to agree with the release but here you don't comment about releases. You comment about how the fragrance smells. So, this many dislikes is like you dislike the original which is selling like crazy and it's on most ppls top 10 lists. A masterpiece. This is 1% better blended, or tweaked. The redundant release but the same gorgeous masterpiece frag, with totally the same smell. Loving it. Doesn't matter which one you get, completely irrelevant because no one will know the difference, even you who would wear it will probably not be able to distinguish them apart. PS: After a full wearing of both and side by side on each hand, equal amount of sprays I have to say that Special Blend is a bit stronger. In the opening and through the entire life. If you get 7 hrs with Profumo, you will get 8.5 with Special Blend. But the smell alone is the same.

Special Blend undoubtedly is a more refined approach of the original Profumo, it also feels less intense but somewhat compacted and darker. What's the most interesting and beautiful part is when patchouli starts to appear and somehow becomes the dominant note to me. The patchouli in Special Blend smells... heavenly! it's dark green herbal yet spicy minty cool sensation. The aroma is very strongly mentholic, sweet and cooling, whereas in Profumo this rich aroma kind of type is severely lacking. Profumo has a slight touch of patchouli, barely perceptible. The patchouli note is the main player here, gives off a darker tone as well as a spicy minty odor while Profumo is more aquatic with a smoky / spicy touch. The difference in quality between Special Blend and Profumo is pretty noticeable. I think Special Blend is quite an improvement and refinement on AdG Profumo. It's definitely one of the hidden gems! Special Blend: natural, fresh, stimulating, darker – in a true way Profumo: natural, refreshing, lighter / cleaner / sharper

Just chiming in on the Profumo vs. Profumo Special Blend debate here, since Special Blend is one of my favorite frags. Profumo Special Blend is clearly superior to the original Profumo. I tried both together, one on each wrist. The Profumo is great, but the Special Blend is less harsh, smoother, and slightly less odd smelling. While they're about the same to each other, if you have a choice, go with the Special Blend. You can find it for about the same price as well. And to people getting annoyed, saying how it's the same thing just in a different bottle: Everyone is different, and there are plenty of people here (such as myself) who believe the fragrances clearly smell different. And even if they smell close to one another, who cares? I could understand some annoyance if this was titled under something different than the Profumo name, but it's not. It's literslly just "Profumo Special Blend". Meaning it's going to be quite akin to the original Profumo, but just a special blend of it. Relax.

Good. Really Good. Starts aquatic & ctirusy, like the classical smell of Acqua di Gio (AdG). As it drys down, it the woody, & mildly spicy, incense/patchouli combo starts to reveal itself & talking half the share of AdGP Special Blend with the water/citrus combo taking the other half. The resultant smell is a soft, mildly-spicy, & woodier AdG. A really well done one. It's extremely similar to the original AdG Profumo. Special Blend might be a tad woodier/spicier. You need a side-by-side comparison to pick a difference, if any at all. Both AdG Profumos, the original & Special Blend, are woodier take on the original AdG. This made them both more winter & night suitable. I don't know if Special Blend should exist given the marked similarity with the OG Profumo. I mean, they are so similar, they should not be in the same wardrobe. However, both Profumos are quite beautiful. You can go for either. This woody aquatic gets a "Love" just like OG Profumo.

Just picked up Special Blend from my local Macy's to take advantage of their current 15% discount offer. I need to wear it a few times to give it a fair review. But I will say this: it's different than the original profumo. I own both and profumo has been on my top 10 since I first got it. When I tested special blend at the store, I instantly knew it was high quality and just a little richer than the other flankers. I'll put it this way -- original Profumo (and all the ADG line) has a playful side whereas special blend is straight up business. I've grown with the ADG line; I had the original when it first came out in high school and I've been a fan ever since. I really don't care for Absolu, but Special Blend seems like a nice way to close the book with ADG. We're both more mature. I'll be back with an official review including notes and performance.

I absolutely loved the ADG my father had when I was a teenager. It just smelled like the king of manly aquatic cologne. Call me a hater, but I felt like the modern ADG was weak, and I honestly thought the widely adored Profumo version was pretty forgettable. I was ready to regret purchasing this Special Blend, but instead I'm impressed by the quality of this overall aquatic patchouli fragrance. It's proper juice which leaves an oily patch on the skin. I'm gonna take it to work and see what the people think! I have a feeling it's gonna be a hit, especially with my coworker who likes BVLGARI Aqua Amara. The incense and aquatic notes are classy, and simultaneously the patchouli has this "natural" wet green feel.

I'm glad that not many people know about this one, because then i will be one of the best smelling people who wear AdG in the world. This is the best AdG ever released, and some people apparently don't have the noses to pick out the differences when they test this alongside the regular Profumo. For me, the differences are 100% there. The original Profumo seems stale next to this. It seems too uptight and dry, like it's missing something. A shy, serious guy. Lacking character. The Special Blend has the character and depth that the original should have had. It is for the bad boy who also has an amazing job. This makes the original Profumo obsolete imo.

Something about this just feels supreme. The OG has more bite, a sharp bite of sea water and bergamot. Whereas Special Blend has a smooth sparkling freshness in the open while still maintaining the overall feel of profumo. I think the sea notes are dialed back a tiny bit in this as well. It smells so good. Oh my god. I'm a huge fan of both profumo varieties, but I would choose this every time. I simply can not understand why they would stop making this. If you have a chance to get a bottle, get it!!!!!!!! I don't care the price. Amazing juice. Save for special occasions and it will last forever

People are not liking this because they were expecting something different. This is not a flanker or new twist on ADG, it's a special blend of ADG Profumo. Of course it's going to smell the same, it IS the same stuff, just blended differently. Personally, when viewed on its own and not tainted by the thought of the original ADG Profumo, I think it's great. It's slightly less spicy and slightly more sweet. I feel this one is a little more casual and can be pulled off on a casual occasion where the original Profumo is more of an elegant smell for formal occasions. Both are great.

facts: 1. if you are just an user you dont need both, you need this one, the special blend 2. its smoother 3. sweeter 4. lasts 2 hours more than profumo 5. this is sweeter 6. special blend is a cross between essenza and profumo 7. its less spicy so go pick your favorite... if you already own profumo you can still get it, if you are a collector but if you are not a collector , and own profumo, skip it...you dont need both this is perfection in a bottle,profumo is 8/10 , this is 10/10 in my books, check out my review on YouTube at "Joy Amin" Channel:) Gracias :)

It's available in Europe, I found it in a Müller store. It opens with a slight coca cola-like sweetness, while it keeps the original profumo's DNA for the whole time. It' an interesting smell and it's actually really nice. Do not think that this is a more generic take on this fragrance, it smells pretty unique despite that it's a limited flanker. It lasts for about 8 hours on me, and the extra coca-cola vibe will stay for the whole time. I'm satisfied with this release, it's an interesting new take on profumo.

Agree 110% with @CarsonFacePalr below; this stuff is far superior to the original Profumo. I also loved the original back in the day when it was first released, but as the years went by I felt it had a sour, harsh metallic basenote that I couldn't stand anymore. This on the other hand (literally!) is smoother, richer and more complex, luckily not featuring that ugly skinscent-note that the original featured. Pay the extra buck to get the luck! ;)

it's More Refined version Of ADG Profumo As The Name Says Special Blend it's Really A Special Blend Though A Bit Darker Ad Some Patchouli And Earthiness Mouth Watering Scent Profile.i using Simple Profumo But i Like More This Than Profumo.ver very Hard To Find These Days Coz it's A Discontinued 💎 But eBay Etc Selling it in 328$

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