Acqua di Gioia 2010 Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum) by Giorgio Armani
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A perfume by Giorgio Armani for women, released in 2010. The scent is fresh-aquatic. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Main accords

Fresh
Aquatic
Floral
Citrus
Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LemonLemon Aquatic notesAquatic notes MintMint
Heart Notes Heart Notes
JasmineJasmine PeonyPeony Pink pepperPink pepper
Base Notes Base Notes
Brown sugarBrown sugar CedarCedar LabdanumLabdanum

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Scent
6.8770 Ratings
Longevity
6.5579 Ratings
Sillage
6.1561 Ratings
Bottle
7.1559 Ratings
Value for money
7.3249 Ratings
Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 02/05/2025.

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Reviews

22 in-depth fragrance descriptions
5
Sillage
5
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6
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Sherapop

1239 Reviews
Sherapop
Sherapop
Helpful Review 6  
Not a Flanker of Acqua di Gio, Thankfully
There seems to be a lot of anger and disappointment swirling about the air in which Giorgio Armani ACQUA DI GIOIA has been sprayed. I, in contrast, am pleasantly surprised. There are several reasons for this.

First, I dislike ACQUA DI GIO, so the fact that ACQUA DI GIOIA smells nothing like melons rotting in the sun on a sidewalk washed down with pungent cleaning fluid is already a victory of sorts.

Second, since I know Italian, I recognize that ACQUA DI GIOIA is a perfectly respectable name that need not be interpreted as a flanker. In fact, it's a clever play on Giorgio's name, that's all. It means water of joy, not water of Giorgio (ACQUA DI GIO) flanker.

Third, the opening reminds me very much of Fresh BROWN SUGAR, which I happen to like a lot. So that's already a plus, since I do not partake in the futile plagiarism allegation game. I frankly doubt that Dominique, Anne, and Loc raided the Fresh house to steal their recipes.

Fourth, I found to my great surprise that ACQUA DI GIOIA eventually morphs into a refreshing soapy drydown vaguely reminiscent of D&G SICILY, which I also happen to like a lot. And, see #3...

All in all, to my nose ACQUA DI GIOIA was a pleasant surprise. I'm not saying that I'll add it to my collection, but I'd certainly wear it if I had a bottle. Fresh, sparkling, sugary then citrusy and finally clean. They've managed to roll most modern trends into a single somehow coherent composition. Bravo!
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7.5
Bottle
7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
7
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Icekat

97 Reviews
Icekat
Icekat
Very helpful Review 4  
Refreshing mint candy
I am crazy about mint. I love it in any form or shape, so naturally I really like this scent. What is interesting about this scent that it combines the sweet gourmand, aromatic and citrus trends and somehow this mixture works. This scent is energetic, refreshing and fun to wear on a hot day. The sweetness surprisingly withstands the heat quite well. It reminds me of a nice relaxing day in a garden with my straw hat, iced mint tea and tons of sunshine.

Aqua di Gioia opens with a lovely lemon mixed with strong mint and sweetness from sugar. The scent evolves into minty heart notes with some sugary water, peony and a dab of pink pepper. I know that the composition sounds bizarre but somehow on my skin it works lovely even on a hot day. The dry down is at first sweet but then it becomes woodier with cedar with resins (labdanum). The longevity and sillage are decent.

I would recommend sampling before buying. Though I love the funky lemon – mint – sugar combination, this might not work for everyone. But for me, it has been a lovely scent that I have used a lot during last summer and planning on using soon again when the weather gets hotter.
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10
Longevity
10
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Anup

18 Reviews
Anup
Anup
Very helpful Review 4  
Unisex much?
Shame on you Armani, this could have made an EXCELLENT unisex fragrance that you could have added to your lineup. There are PLENTY of fragrances designed "pour homme" that smell MUCH more feminine than this could ever DREAM of being. This is a nod towards you, joop! jump, Le male, 1 million and diesel Fuel for life. Enough of my complaining ass, lets move onto the scent.

THE LIQUID OF JOY.
I would be inclined to proclaim that the title suits. This fragrance is very refreshing, fruity and floral. I simply can't get ENOUGH of this masterpiece, it's like a horrible addiction. So bad that every time my boyfriend and i are even CLOSE to a macy's/bon-ton i'm mentioning how i can't wait to smell aqua di gioia. I think he may be mildy relieved i've finally made myself a decant.

The top is DOMINATED by a chilled ripe lemon and a squeeze of bergamot, chilled as well of course. I really enjoy the lemon in this one, it isn't that typical "grocery store" produce section lemon smell. Lest we forget the mint, probably giving the lemon it's chilled effect, because i dont necessarily smell it on it's own.

The heart is smoothed by a powdery jasmine, which again, i can't get enough of. I am a jasmine ADDICT! There is also some pink pepper giving that slightly sweet vegetal dirt esque plant smell, and peony which provides that "exciting" almost ADHD floral note. :).

The base is intimidating, with it's super realistic sugar note, it's sun drenched ceder, and syrupy floral labdanum. The sugar note is simply spot on, and i would encourage my readers to go and open their sugar jar and take a whiff, you'll understand what i mean.
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7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
4
Scent
Missk

1357 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Helpful Review 4  
Sharp, sugary fruit salad
Acqua di Gioia, if anything, is not really floral. It's more of a fruity aquatic, somewhat strong in its approach.

I loved the original Acqua di Gio, with its delicately feminine and oceanic quality and that beautiful banana note. Acqua di Gioia doesn't have half the beauty of its predecessor.

This fragrance is more like something I would expect as a Summer release from Escada. It's sharp, overpowering, sugary fruit salad. There's no other way to describe it.

Giorgio Armani has made some lovely fragrances, however with this latest release, it feels like they are trying too hard to blend in with those other non-descript fruity florals on the market today.

The lemon and pineapple notes are far too sharp in the opening. I expect to smell something like this when I open a can of fruit salad, not when a spray a bottle of perfume on my skin.

The introduction of the sugar note is almost nauseating. As much as I hate to say it, Acqua di Gioia smells cheap.

I can see that many people like this fragrance, and I don't discriminate against that in the least. Scent is a very personal thing, however in my case this is one of the worst perfumes I've ever encountered.

The sillage and lasting strength of Acqua di Gioia is very, very impressive. For those that buy this, you will be experiencing this fragrance for days and possibly weeks if it comes into contact with your clothes.
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4
Scent
Awesomeness

247 Reviews
Awesomeness
Awesomeness
Helpful Review 3  
Down-market Armani
Acqua di Gioia is a sheer, fresh, watery floral. As it dries, it becomes quite sweet. With the sweetness and jasmine, this won't wear well on me in warm weather.

I like it but not enough to own it. There are SO many very good to excellent fragrances in this category, and Acqua di Gioia does not percolate to the top. It's not one of the best, but merely slightly better than average.

Had I tested this blind, I would have guessed it was more down-market than Armani. Not good enough to justify its price, in my opinion.

Feb
14
2011
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Jazzy76Jazzy76 7 years ago
9
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7
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6
Longevity
7
Scent
It's like a fresh oasis in a hot day: watery, clean and refreshing ,it's the perfect summer scent.
Maybe a little sugary. Refined bottle
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Ris5496Ris5496 3 months ago
Classic fresh, clean scent. Gives off clean-girl aesthetics. Minty lemony freshness. Cool people wear this one ;)
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KacieNRKacieNR 7 months ago
8
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5
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7
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8.5
Scent
Fresh, cheerful, and feminine with its citrus and florals, yet refined and polite enough for the office. Great even in the hottest summers.
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MKvingeMKvinge 2 years ago
9
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6
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7
Longevity
8
Scent
My gf wears this, I wear Acqua Di Gío Profondo: unmatched summer-combo! Yes the fragrance isn't ever lasting but smells incredibly fresh!
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KatjaCakeKatjaCake 6 years ago
Aquatique frais et plutôt douce pour les femmes.
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