Acqua di Gio

Maison Alhambra

Jorge Di Profumo

82%accuracy

The clone simplifies the base note composition, omitting oakmoss and reducing patchouli presence, which may result in slightly less woody complexity and longevity compared to the original. Top and heart notes are well-replicated, though the overall scent may feel marginally fresher and less nuanced in the dry-down.

Armaf

Blue Homme

82%accuracy

Blue Homme trades some base note depth and floral complexity for a brighter, more straightforward aromatic profile. Longevity and sillage are marginally lighter than the designer version, making it a solid budget alternative for warm weather wear.

Maison Alhambra

Jorge Di Profundo

82%accuracy

The clone slightly simplifies the floral middle with fewer nuanced notes, and the base appears lighter with less prominent oakmoss presence. Longevity and sillage may differ slightly, with the clone potentially offering less projection than the original.

Armaf

Opus

78%accuracy

Opus has slightly shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 6-8 hours) and lacks some of the subtle herbal-spice complexity of the original. The aquatic and citrus DNA is well-replicated, though sillage is marginally softer.

Paris Corner

Clasico de Intense

78%accuracy

The clone is slightly less woody and earthy in the base, with reduced oakmoss presence. Longevity and sillage are moderately comparable, though the original maintains better depth and longevity throughout the day.

Ard Al Zaafaran

Jazzab Silver

78%accuracy

The clone delivers a lighter, more linear interpretation with less development through the drydown—Acqua di Gio's woody base is richer and more textured. Longevity and sillage are also noticeably softer on Jazzab Silver, making it feel more like a fresh body spray than a full fragrance.

Lattafa

Suqraat

78%accuracy

Suqraat delivers good initial citrus freshness but has reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original. The base is noticeably simpler, missing the nuanced oakmoss and patchouli richness that gives Acqua di Gio its sophisticated finish.

Armaf

Blur Homme

78%accuracy

Blur Homme trades some of the original's floral richness and depth for a more linear, straightforward fresh aquatic profile. Longevity and sillage are moderately good but typically fall short of the designer original by 2-3 hours.

Frank Olivier

Blue Touch

76%accuracy

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.

Armaf

Tres Nuit Lyric

75%accuracy

The clone is brighter and slightly more linear, missing the subtle nutmeg and calone complexity that gives Acqua di Gio its signature aquatic depth. Longevity and sillage are typically softer in the Armaf version, fading more quickly than the original.

Ajmal

Shiro

72%accuracy

Shiro is noticeably lighter and more linear, with reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original. The clone omits several key notes like coriander, nutmeg, and the prominent aquatic calone, resulting in a simpler, less layered fragrance profile.

Zara

Lisboa

69%accuracy

Leaves out lime, bergamot and neroli from the original.

Dua

Acqua di Dua

82%accuracy

The clone performs well on the top and middle notes but the base is noticeably lighter and less complex, with shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 6-8 hours). Dua's version slightly underperforms on sillage and lacks the warm spiced undertones present in the original.

Dua

Dua Essence of Water

82%accuracy

The clone slightly softens the woody depth of the original, with less prominent oakmoss and patchouli in the dry-down. Longevity and sillage may be marginally lighter compared to the designer version, particularly in the final hours of wear.