
Giorgio Armani
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A luminous aquatic deepened by incense and patchouli, where crisp sea breeze meets herbal sage for understated Mediterranean sophistication
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Best Clone
The best clone of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo is Odyssey Nexus by Armaf, with a 84% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $182 original.
What people who wear Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Alberto Morillas.
Listed as Men
“I have a tester from 2017 batch and a retail bottle from 2016 batch.. Is there any difference between both the batches as 2016 batch seems to be deeper than the 2017 batch and 2017 batch is kinda fresher?? Oil content also seems to be more in the 2016 batch. I just want to know if the bottles are authentic as these are bought from the community and not retail.”
“I read that the older batches were going bad so decided to check the open 300ml I have batch code (62ND0V5) from December 2016 still smells great. My back up from February that same year batch (38N21M) can’t be checked but it’s sealed and stored properly. Just wanted to say it is not effecting all batches. Performance is still beastly and smells fantastic 👍 still smell the aquatic DNA in the opening like the first time. To the smoky incense in the dry down.”
“I like this more than the original.The original feels boring.this one is more interesting.it's aquatic with spices dan woods.also the incense in more enjoyable in this fragrance because it gives depth for the freshness. (I usually don't like incense in fragrance because of it's bitterness).last incredibly long for the earlier batches.the lastest one is moderate.”

Armaf
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings frankincense, mandarin and ginger to the mix and skips incense from the original.

Lattafa
$17
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone's aquatic notes are less prominent and refined than the original's sea accords, and the base lacks the incense richness that gives Profumo its distinctive character. Longevity and sillage are also noticeably lighter compared to the designer fragrance.

Zara
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone leans slightly fresher and cleaner in the opening with added salt notes, while the original's incense and patchouli create a more sophisticated, warmer finish. Longevity and sillage are comparable, though the original has slightly better projection.

Ard Al Zaafaran
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
While Jazaab Silver maintains the aquatic-woody DNA, it projects slightly less intensity than the Armani original and develops a marginally warmer amber undertone in the dry-down. The longevity is respectable but falls shy of Profumo's exceptional 12+ hour wear.

Sapil
$22
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
The original features a more complex incense and sea-salt mineral character in the base, while Bound for Men relies on generic woody notes. Longevity and sillage are noticeably less pronounced on the clone, with the fresh notes dissipating more quickly.

Armaf
$33
FragranceNet
7-9 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
The clone lacks the pronounced sea notes and herbal nuance (rosemary, sage) of the original, instead opting for a creamier, more ambery base. Longevity is comparable, but the overall character shifts from fresh and contemplative to sweeter and more conventional.

ParfumsBelcam
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Longevity
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Sillage

Dua
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone is less incense-forward and slightly warmer/sweeter in the dry-down compared to the designer's more mineral and resinous base. Longevity and sillage are typically comparable, but the original maintains better freshness throughout the wear.

Arabiyat Prestige
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Longevity
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Sillage
Swaps some of the original's sea notes, bergamot and rosemary for calone, amber and lemon.

Zara
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Longevity
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Sillage
Brings cedar to the mix and skips incense, patchouli and rosemary from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.
Bujairami
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Follows the original note list closely.

Fragrance World
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Longevity
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Sillage
Adds wormwood, citrus and mint where the original leans on sea notes, bergamot and rosemary.
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