Frank Olivier
Blue Touch
Best Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Dupe
Frank Olivier Blue Touch is a clone of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio, with a 76% accuracy score and about 80% cheaper than the original.
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76% MatchInspired by $199 originalSave about 80%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy76%
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
You SaveAbout 80%
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The Scoop
Blue Touch captures the fresh citrus and aquatic character of Acqua di Gio reasonably well, delivering a similar bright opening and clean middle. However, the clone lacks some of the original's floral complexity and depth, with a slightly thinner dry-down that doesn't quite match the sophisticated amber-cedar foundation of the designer version.
Key Differences
Blue Touch offers good citrus fidelity but with noticeably reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original. The base is less complex, missing some of the patchouli and oakmoss character that gives Acqua di Gio its distinctive depth.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.2 community ratingAccords
citrus· Dominantgreen· Moderatearomatic· Moderatewoody· Moderatemusky· Moderateozonic· Moderatefresh· Moderateaquatic· Moderatesweet· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring82%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn32%
Winter15%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual89%
Night Out21%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 580 ratingsWhat people who wear Frank Olivier Blue Touch report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
citrus
green
aromatic
woody
musky
ozonic
fresh
aquatic
Longevity
Very weak6%
Weak12%
Moderate50%
Long lasting30%
Eternal2%
Sillage
Intimate15%
Moderate64%
Strong17%
Enormous4%
Who wears it
Female2%
More female0%
Unisex7%
More male28%
Male62%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced2%
Ok11%
Good value33%
Great value53%
People say it reminds them of
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio 250Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men 79Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza 30Paris Hilton Just Me for Men 30Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo 29
What people like
- Great value for money
- Suitable for hot weather in summer and spring
- High-quality alternative to Acqua di Gio
- Highly versatile for casual and daily wear
What people dislike
- Lacks originality due to designer similarities
- Sillage drops significantly after two hours
- Sharp synthetic opening in the first minutes
What wearers say
“It's not bad -- but it's very sour, salty and briny in the opening -- it's one of the few blue fragrances where I find the opening not that refreshing or uplifting.And let's be honest -- the reason you buy blue/green fragrances is for the initial blast of freshness and cleanliness in the opening. You don't buy this type of fragrance for their complex scent profile, their longevity or for their amazing drydown.As an ADG clone, I vastly prefer Perry Elis 360 Red to this -- it's more powdery, a little bit sweeter and more punchy where it counts.”
“Similar but superior to Acqua de Gio for a much lesser price.Does not smell synthetic or cheap.Longevity reaches 12 hours - 50% more than Acqua de Gio.The scent is 95% similar to the Armani fragrance.The price for me has been 18 Euros + VAT.I know that the Armani bottle is preetier but the Blue Touch juice is better.”
“Smells like lemons and lasts a bit, good to wear anywhere. I'll get like a few hours at max. Overall my rating (including scent, projection, longevity and price) it would be a 7.3/10. It really is just a solid fragrance. But hey, it's better than Nautica Voyage.”
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