Giò

Gio EdP is such a surprise to me, and I love it. The anonymous bottle has never drawn my attention before. I guess I thought the content would be somewhat watery. However, looking at the notes I understand my adoration as I'm both a lover of white heady flowers (tuberose, gardenia) and florientals in general. But what makes this fragrance so extraordinairy beautiful is the delicious fruit notes in the top. The opening smells somehow like a fruity chypre, also favourite family, but then it transforms itself to a spiced up creamy white floral. The fleating fruits sweetens it though in the most pleasant way and evens out possible sharp edges. The base is smooth and comforting. Strangely it reminds me of Must the Cartier in its composition. Gio's like an odd but beautiful combination of many fragrance families: fruity chypre, white floral, floriental... A strange mix that could go very wrong. But here, and in Must, the result is stunning. I guess I got to have Gio as well, what happend with my ambition to downsize?

This is my absolute favorite scent OF ALL TIME! When I found out it was being discontinued, I was so upset and then lept into action! I purchased an entire case. I am now down to two bottles and can’t image not having it in my collection. It’s an absolute masterpiece and needs to be brought back! Even if only as a limited edition so I can buy up a few dozen more! Haha I wear it sparingly now, and ALWAYS get compliments on it! People are heartbroken when they hear they cannot purchase it. I have tried hundreds of fragrances and nothing will even hold a candle to this gem! 12/15/25- I wanted to add, I purchased Montale Gold flowers. It is also now discontinued 😡. In my opinion, it isn’t a dupe. I’m fortunate to still have Gio and when tried side by side, gold flowers is missing something. However, if you can find it, it may scratch the itch. For me, nothing will do but the original. It’s the one fragrance I just can’t compromise on! I need this to come back!!

I agree and disagree with many here. This is an amazing fragrance that requires so little to bloom into beauty it is actually cost effective. It has a life span that puts most scents to shame. I do not agree that it is related to Eternity. That nasty overwhelming clove scent in Eternity does not hit me with Gio. The clove note is odd because neither Eternity nor Gio contain cloves. With Eternity, I could not get past the clove note. I finally quit wearing Eternity because of that. Gio is a huge mysterious bunch of spicy flowers!!! It has a deep creamy base unlike many florals and is full of resin. It does not bring to mind an English garden. It is far from clean, clear, and crisp. It is dark, delicious, and dense. If possible, get a sample of Gio before you purchase. It is a fragrance that does not work for everyone and is far too expensive to waste. To me, it is a jewel that smells like nothing else. I carefully treasure what remains of my Gio.

My dad gave me a bottle of this once for Christmas. He bought the wrong perfume, the one I wanted was Ácqua di Giò.I was a bit disappointed since I was completely in love with Ácqua but as the perfume addict that I've always been I couldn't resist giving Gió a try. Little did I know... It wasn't love at first sniff and I found it a little bit strong at first, but after an hour or so, it developed into a soft creamy scent that resembled a lot of Ácqua di Gió - only stronger, sweeter and more exquisite. I know and have worn many perfumes and although Gió isn't in my absolute favourites Top 10 list, it's probably the scent that blends best with my skin chemistry, out of all of them. I never received as many compliments with a perfume as I did while wearing Gió. I would have bought a second bottle if I realized it would be discontinued so soon. Armani should bring it back!

Why oh why do they discontinue the greats? Just put new ads out for them, a great is a great and will always be great! You dont just move on and forget about it and not let the next generations in on the greatness... You can release all your lame scents still but stop worrying about fitting in and just make the good stuff. You dont have to be trendy. There's lots of ppl like me that dont follow trends cuz we like quality and appreciate the finer things. Someone has to be a leader and set the standards. A trend is just that and it wont last. In fact its a waste of resources to follow trends. Do what u do best and do it your best and the money and success will follow and your legacy will be great! Stop dishing out garbage just to fit in and "stay competitve," stand on your own two feet and believe in your brand.

This is without any doubt, my favorite perfume of all times. I whish I knew who is the master mind behind this fragrance, because this is truly something special. I remember the days when all the women I met smell either on Gio, Tresor or Vanezia. Those few years at the beginning of the nineties marked an end of an era of glorious perfumes that brought us masterpieces like Opium, Poison and Obsession. Gio is a predominantly floral perfume, however, the other notes are mixed in such a way that you can hardly smell it. The silage and longevity of Gio is monstrous you can only wash it off, and yet even a wash, the scent will still linger on your clothes. When you want to feel like you're on top of the world, put a drop on Gio and that's where it will take you.

I think I was in college when this came out. I loved it. To me, it smelled warm and smooth. I think it was the amber and spices. I found it sexy, but almost on the verge of unisex, as it was very sultry but not particularly feminine. . I believe I had it twice...maybe I bought it once, and maybe it was a gift once...but both times, even though I loved it, I must have needed the money for books or tuition or electricity or something, because I remember returning and/or selling it. I did the same with Chanel Allure. I was so broke, I sold my good stuff and had to make do with Gap Heaven instead. Here it is almost 30 years later and I am still mourning the loss...

Ah... this number! I bought it when yet aged 24 and it made me feel so sophisticated with its spicy, warm, intriguing notes! Every time I wore it I felt so grown up and ready to face the world and life with all its challenging experiences head on. It had a feisty personality, leaving space for no other, loud but in the classiest way possible. It said "out of my way... please" and I could almost imagine a charming smile accompany such statement! The clove with the mandarin and myrrh... so sensual, so confident! Sleek and a world aside from all others - that is how it made me feel: empowered. What a masterpiece!

Another kindred spirit here! How I loved this scent in the 90s. It was my one bottle of perfume for several years back then. I ordered a vintage mini through eBay, but I can't wait to try the recommended Gold Flowers - thank you for sharing the suggestion! The other night I was at Dillard's and sampled Armani Si for the first time, and the opening actually reminded me of Gio - the memory came right into my head. It's not a dupe - but I wondered, did a little bit of Gio get rolled into Si?...... I'd love to spend some more time with that one too!

It's fascinating how differently people perceive fragrance - I love Gio - and still have two bottles in safekeeping. I wear it all the time, so spicy (from the floral notes) and floral at the same time. Generally I prefer spicey oriental fragrances, but Gio really latched onto me. The sillage is wonderful, it lasts at least 24 hours on me and I always receive lavish comments when I wear it. I don't care for the current fruity floral orientals - why would anyone want to smell like food? My favorite floral, I highly recommend it.

It was fashionable many years ago and I did like it, perhaps the only Armani's fragrance I ever liked. I still own a sample. It's a very thick white floral with a special floral sweetness the kind you smell directly from flowers, no sugar. The white notes are perfectly completed by warm tones of wood and vanilla and the whole blend smells warm, feminine and cosy. It's radiant but not subtle. Probably considered out of its time now, but it was such a treat in cold winter on a wool jumper!

I have a sample vial in a neat little plastic case that's shaped like the bottle. It's my first experiene with this scent, and it's just wonderful. Fruity, tropical floral, and a hint of warm spice on a creamy dreamy base of resin. As others have noted, it's very tragic that this wasn't more popular and therefore got discontinued. Wings and Spellbound are similar but not the same. Good luck to those who seek to find Gio in the wild... She is elusive!

it has deep and creamy base. Romantic, not heavy, very aromatic and good balanced fragrance. Cannot understand why it is discontinued. For those who do not know this fragranse i will recomend to get a sample first. It is very rare and rather expencive. But if your body chemistry will allow, you will not regred. P.S In case you got it blind and not like it- do not "swap" it too fast :) Demand all you can get in return LOL

The year was 2013... there I was, gutted to find Gio was discontinued! Desperate, Needy.. And that's when I found Fragrantica- while searching online for GIO! Look no further for a replacement than Montale Gold Flowers-- a pricey dupe, but the sammmme. Spicy sandally, smooth and sexy!get your hands on it - its also hard to find, but ebay may have samples. good luck!

I would just like to thank the reviewer that said that giorgio beverly hills wings smells like this'. I ordered my beverly hills on a blind buy just from the review and it arrived today.......maaaaaan. it transported me back to my late teenage years! Awesome. It really is the same as gio, my long lost perfume........very subtle differences but very much the same.

Simply the best perfume in the world of all time! Strong, stylish too. All perceive its scent, its power! Amazing, delicious, the smell of cloves is predominate but the scent of flowers is also very striking. A happy and perfect blend of flavors unmatched. Everything you could want and wait for the perfect scent! No perfume can touch it. The best! Powerful!

my mother had this perfume... i still remember when i spray it on 1994 when i was on primary school.. i dunno about perfume knowledge at that time.. i just know this perfume is able to fulfill my classroom and last a day ( is about 10 hours maybe on my skin.... ) later i just hunt this perfume in 2008 sadly this is discontinued....

the best Armani perfume I wore..So beautiful!! I need to get a new one..Hope it still is around. update--I did find the old formula at a very hefty price. i love it so much I didn't even dare to open the bottle or sprayed it in order not to let any air get into it lol it'll be a treasure for nostalgic reasons.

I smelled my old sample again and again I think that this is the only Armani that had good reason to exist, together with the first one he launched. After those ones, I didn't like one single Armani anymore, at least in the mainstream channel. I never experienced the more exclusive fragrances.

All Gio Lovers, you can still find Gio!This perfume fits well all woman who would like feel sexy with one drop!"Here it comes, the beautiful ones" just like the song says. Actually I do not like vanilla notes at all since it causes headaches to me but I would like say that Gio is exception.