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lekar7 – :
I think I was in college when this came out. I loved it. To me, it smelled warm. Very warm and smooth. Well blended. I think it was the amber and spices. I found it sexy, but strangely, almost on the verge of unisex, as it was very sultry but not particularly feminine. I’m going off a long ago memory here, but smell memories are usually pretty good…
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…
fda76 – :
This is probably one of the largest white oriental floral that ever existed. Its absolutely huge, heavy, rich and spicy. Its luxe and over the top in 2018 but in 1992 it was otherworldly.
If you ever dreamed of a full white floral symphonic spicy balsamic fragrance…this is it.
olgaseliver – :
A very intense woody floral oriental, a little goes a long way, the silage is a monster!
Stycle – :
Used to wear this around 1995/1996 but I was glad once it was finished. Very sickly/strong perfume. I certainly wouldn’t have bought it again if it had been available again.
проспектор – :
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!
Keencemooks – :
I have wanted this for a long time but could not make my mind up based on the reviews. I loved the thought of the honeyed floral but hesitated at the comments saying it was overwhelmingly tuberose. I decided to cave (big surprise) and buy an expensive second hand bottle online. So my thoughts are firstly that it is not overwhelmingly tuberose at all. I have really gone off tuberose lately unfortunately and sadly as I have a lot of tuberose sitting on my shelf but I just cannot wear my Fracas lately. Anyway, secondly my thought is that while I have only received this today and will update it if it settles differently, I am suprised noone has mentioned I think how much this is like Amirage by Givenchy. In fact, I think if you are really wanting this but struggling money wise in the meantime (or instead since it’s a fantastic frangrance) wear Amirage. It is really so so similar. It has that honeyed honeysuckle vibe that Amirage has. I think that I could actually just have Amirage and be ok. So don’t despair! I do love it though and if my nose changes next time I try it I will update.
arhip_94 – :
Snowminx – if you love the perfume and it is discontinued, then definitely keep them. 🙂
Skematomasser – :
Oh God, an ex ended up buying a bottle of this for me, on a plane, when I was very young.
I had asked the duty-free stewardess if she had any Giorgio, but they didn’t have it and she offered me this, instead.
Probably due to the similar-sounding name.
It was in a nice bottle and I admit I was somewhat lured-in by the Armani brand.
So, naively, I let him blind buy a big bottle of it for me.
I really shouldn’t have done, I should have just said “No, it’s OK thank you.” and saved the poor guy his cash.
Anyway, it was a total disaster.
It reacted horrendously with my body chemistry and I, genuinely, smelled like I had been sprayed by a tomcat.
There is really no other way to describe it.
I’m not exaggerating – people were, literally, recoiling from me!
To be fair, it was quite funny, looking back.
Looking at the notes, now, I can’t really imagine what caused it?
Maybe it was an off-bottle?
It’s probably a lovely perfume, on those it suits, but on me?
Sadly, no.
Or not that bottle, anyway.
Gave it away to a friend, in the end and haven’t even gone near any Giorgio Armani perfumes ever since!
The relationship also turned out to be somewhat of a disaster, unfortunately…
Maybe it was an omen?
rom4ik – :
I’ve loved and worn this perfume since it came out in 1992, I’ve never been able to find a suitable replacement since it was discontinued. Since then I’ve scoured old perfume shops and eBay and sometimes had expensive fakes (annoying) but today I can’t believe my luck. I’m holidaying in a tiny Italian village and right at the back of a dusty shelf behind all the other perfumes I have found 2 x 100ml eau de parfum and 3 x 50ml so I went to buy the lot. The old lady owner was a bit surprised, she doesn’t have a computer system but showed me her paper files and when she bought them in the 90’s. She then went up to her stock room and produced 7 more 50ml bottles all in the packaging from her supplier.
Question.
Do I keep a couple for me and sell the rest or just keep it knowing I’ll never need to buy perfume ever again?
onzager – :
I just got this in my mini set and supposedly it’s dc. Like a person, a perfume becomes divine once it dies. Gave it to my landlord in exchange for a favor. She loved it
Slavacom23 – :
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!
Волчара – :
I have 100ml of this perfume. 80% left in it.
if you want to buy it or swap pls message me. Thanks
flash93 – :
Why has this perfume been discontinued,I love it,I had to order it from America so bought 2 bottles,had to pay custom & excise but it was worth every penny,anyone know where I can buy more.
tibProore – :
bring it back please
Stalker_ssss – :
Please bring back !!!
griffindrr – :
Can someone lend their opinion? I’m in love with Honeymania from Body Shop. Does anyone else besides me think this smells like Gio?
abifesearedge – :
A medium strength woody/white floral that was in fashion big back in the day (aka Safari, Ysatis, Jil Sander No 4) but the clove in this made it distinctive and somewhat exotic. Too bad its discontinued, Armani needs to bring this one back.
Вова1964 – :
i really love it too much
coca-cola67-67 – :
I loved it, it was immoderate, loud. On me it started as a blast of tangerine and peach, which was somewhat tamed by the tuberose and this tangerine/tuberose peachy combo went on for over 20 hours than starts to morph into to an ambery tuberose . Longevity and sillage were astounding.
armagedon3283 – :
A sophisticated, sensual white floral perfume. Although I am not a huge fan of this olfactory group, I must admit that Gio is less loud than other white florals and it’s even office appropriate. I like the bitter notes in it. Definitely reminds me of Poeme. Beautiful and melancholic.
Sticha – :
In the early-mid 90s I worked part time for L’Oreal Cosmetics as a sales rep/merchandiser (best job I ever had btw but I quit to have babies) so one of the benefits was getting to buy any Cosmair products at a discount once or twice a year. When this one came out I ordered it and loved it because it was so different. It was strong and almost obnoxious but it fit the times and it made me feel confident. I still have my original bottle and amazingly it hasn’t spoiled. I don’t wear it though because my tastes have shifted to softer scents. To my nose Juicy Couture Couture is very similar but not quite as rich.
15951 – :
Found an old full bottle. Maybe I oversprayed. Rancid butter, tuberose, carnation, a sinned-against, obscene jasmine. Makes you feel claustrophobic. Throat-grabbing and very dated Eighties smell – padded shoulders and fake jewels. Stubborn too, I tell you.
Conor.J – :
Large hard scent to please right away, it should be because you have a vast amount of notes, very common feature in the fragrance of the 90’s decade where the perfume creators had not “worth” of the composition of his works, metiam balmy notes, shuffled here, put another kilo note there, and the result was an aromatic pump acclaimed by a large majority, and for this reason is super hard to recognize most of the notes, we go on track and realize one here and another there in the midst of a crazy amalgam of aromas. Its opening is floral and burly, with prominent Hyacinths, dried roses and a half aged, Violets with all its power and another jasmine with its characteristic white floral often reveal that touch indole means Sujinho, but nothing intolerable. Hence it will be transformed into an Oriental floral perfumão a little confused with the appearance of such a flower, earth notes and spices, at the same time he is floral, it’s earthy, it is herbaceous, is clean, it’s spicy, it’s cold, is hot, it’s close and finally engaging. In his order, which by the way takes a bit to appear, he gets an oily resin-is the Mirra here that reminds of Orthodox Churches anointing oils that when we got to the front door feel it coming in the receive, this aroma is between one burned Cedar and inedible sweet vanilla, it still gross, serious and admirable; you can tell a light musk there on the precipice holding Gio skin until after 12 hours of application, sensational! Beyond a doubt this perfume is not to give “blind” experiment, reexperimentem and allow to it before definitely call my own.
Word of the day: enclosed … (day 79)
Antoxa7 – :
Yeah this is one of those I wore in High School
then forgot about. It’s one of those that I used
up. Why? Because it smells GREAT. I’m never
a fan of Giorgio Armani, nor the bottle of this Gio,
sO I never went out and bought more… but when
I did have it (and don’t ask me how I ended up w/
it. I can’t say I remember!), I used it again & again
and felt OK in it for the most part. Ah I can imagine
the scent now. Warm. Coconutty. A bit ahead of
its’ time almost. Today’s Michael Kors anyone? II
alex416 – :
So I purchased a bunch of perfumes at once. I did not even know this scent was in the lot. I got a blast of Tuberose when I sprayed which I love! Then I get a powdery floral scent of Myrrh, sandalwood, clove, orange and a little bit of Jasmine. This scent is not for the shy girl. It is very powerful and sultry. I sprayed over 2 hours ago and it is still very strong. Nice sillage. I love this scent. I would recommend night time wear. I will not resell this one. It is a keeper 🙂
Testberichtelgnru – :
I love LOVE love this scent! I bought s bottle on ebay a while ago after looking for it for over a year.
xuila – :
I managed to find one and got on based on the reviews, but found out its not my style. I must admit that it is very well crafted, but l am more of a straight in your face floral (very feminine), scents..
server-kh – :
I love it and want more of it!!
Venum – :
How could I forget this wee beauty! One of the joys of Fragantica is coming across reviews for lost & forgotten loves. This was a typical early 90s powerhouse of a perfume – lots of lovely, heady tuberose. I wish I could get my hands on a bottle – I however am reluctant to pay the ridiculous amounts some Ebay sellers are charging (shame on you). If anyone in the UK has an unwanted bottle that they would like to swap or even decant, I will be your friend forever 🙂
Update: Managed to purchase a full bottle from Ebay for a fairly reasonable price. Its just as wonderful as I remembered. Peaches and Tuberose on a woody, amber base. I get a slight spicy note also? It IS heady though – more than one spray might offend….
Pavel – :
Once a upon a time I owned this perfume back in 1995….while it smelled divine in the bottle,and lovely on my skin. It was so strong that it would give me a headache. eventually I gave it way. I remember it was the tuberose,and gardenia that was very strong,and I think the cause for the headaches. It’s a shame because I do like these notes in a perfume. This perfume is very beautiful.
orderpersantine – :
Simply beautiful.<3
Saint_Hix – :
At last I have finally found another fragrance which resembles the beautiful (discontinued) Gio – (IMO anyway)- Diptyque Do Son
Kalgagrad – :
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.
intistask – :
I miss this smell a lot! Strong but nice.. i have burberry london and i can smell gio in it. Does anyone smell it too in London?
nik7914 – :
Why the hell do they discontinue such beautiful fragrance and replace it with dull acqua di gio line ?? Bring it back Mr Armani and stop launching very generic scents!!! And by the way bring also the original Armani for woman back, it is a shame to kill such a master piece!
Kpuctunka – :
Gio IS NOT DISCONTINUED!!! It is still being manufactured in EUROPE and you can find it in any airport Duty-free…I bought one cellophane wrapped there and another in a cosmetic sale. Just as Joop femme is still being manufactured and is avail. in Europe.
AB03121978 – :
Gio, I love you! Who created you? Giorgio, himself?
Giorgio, se e giusto ti sposo…
I just found a bottle today and bought it. The one I used is nearly empty. I am the happiest woman of the world!!!!!!!!!
Gio, you are going to follow me a few more time.
dereza – :
1993 bought for me in Paris whilst wearing armani jeans ! a true 90’s fragrance the jeans still exist shame this perfume has been discontinued.
kate33333 – :
Interesting how fragrance companies work. This is supposed to be discontinued and yet it’s included in the Giorgio Armani mini set along with 4 other current fragrances. Quite cruel when you think about it – getting newcomers addicted to it then they can’t get a big bottle of it!
I also have Giorgio Beverly Hills Wings and they are very similar – Gio is perhaps slighlty creamier.
candy123 – :
Ah Gio, parting was such bittersweet sorrow. Why did they ever let such a beautiful fragrance fade into memory to make room for the newer and frankly, generic scents? I recall when the pair arrived at the perfumeria where I worked, this one and its counterpart, Acqua di Gio…and here is my review of Gio:
Gio, once warmed by the skin…is inviting, comforting and as dreamy as they come. The amber notes paired with creamy florals warm the subtle fruity undertones. The experience that came to mind was similar to that as a soporific embrace in a luxurious cashmere sweater while listening to Vivaldi in a garden at night, midsummer.
It is harmonious, elegant, romantic, soothing, yet cradles you with the warmth of flowers that are still modestly radiating heat from a cloud free afternoon. Sensually stimulating yet, unimposing. It entwines without asphixiating the person present. It is a simple and unique pleasure that shall remain fondly remembered, once upon a time.
alekcey75 – :
The best Armani of the History of this brand, i give to this Masterpiece of High Quality 10/10, and a large smile of joy!
SkullZar – :
Deep, rich, classical ‘old school ‘ floral, very complex and natural smelling. It’s a pity they don’t produce such a quality scents nowadays. Reminds me of Wings B Hills in some ways.
George_Kruglov – :
This is the most beautiful fragrance ever. Can’t believe that it’s been discontinued. I love this and only have a tiny drop left…woe is me.. where can I buy some more of this gorgeous heavenly delight??
Animaniac – :
Love this gorgeous,unique fragrance. So many memories it evokes! Yet another discontinued favourite. Would just love to smell it again.
Sernobere – :
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!
Ira_1 – :
I miss this scent so very much. I am so tempted to purchase on Ebay but I am worried it will be rancid. If anyone has some to sell or knows of a good place to buy please let me know. This perfume takes me back as it does many of you to my 20’s. I long for this. Unfortunately it seems my second favorite scent is also being phased out. Whats with that?
volod924 – :
My favorite perfume of all time! I would buy it in a heartbeat if I could afford to pay $250 – $300 a bottle.
msiexpres – :
You saved me on that overnight ferry from the Amalfi Coast to Sicily. That boat smelled dank and disgusting. The smell was overwhelming from my top bunk, and I could not sleep. A couple sprays of you helped me drift off into dreamland. I woke up refreshed to a crew man banging on the doors alerting us we were about to dock in Palermo.
Gio is complex and delicious. I lean gourmand, and Gio appealed to me. It is sweet, spicy, and subtly sexy.
Picture a woman waking up in the strong arms of her Italian lover on crisp, white sheets. The window is open, and she notices her black cocktail dress and stilettos on the floor. She smiles as the night of passion ends and a new day begins.
gend – :
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.
gif – :
I recently bought a botlle of Gio (Austrian duty free shop) with a code 38H81S on the bottom. I checked cosmetic expiration calculator found on the internet and it says the bottle was manufactured in August 2011! Did they really discontinue it??
stalker30 – :
i purchased this in 1996 and still keep it until now (2013). Smells the same and great that i agree this perfumes smells expensive and classy. though im a male, i dont know why i like this perfume so much. Very very long lasting and sillage is huge. i dont find any other perfumes come close to its sophistication. However i once got severe headache while wearing this hahaa… (sometimes it smells too overpowering and mind distracting). That never stops me from loving it either. i heard it is already discontinued, and im blessed to have it in my collection.
MOISMGEFMENSE – :
the best Armani perfume I wore..So beautiful!! I need to get a new one..Hope it still is around.
vaskiv – :
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.
wasia0992569792 – :
one of the best ever…
ommansienia – :
This is my favourite fragrance. Just reminds me when I was in my early twenties in the 90s. Nothing can be compared with this beautiful, sexy and very unique blend of flavours! Simply the best! I wish we could get it at every corner. It is a shame that it has been discountinued.
mihei – :
I’ve worn this perfume and nothing else ever since it came out. I’ve tried to find something comparable but I haven’t found one that’s even close to this scent. I’m not a flowery type of woman and most definitely am not a fan of the heavy cloying scents that many wore right before this came out. To me it is the perfect blend of fruity and spice. Although its been discontinued for years now I still find it on various sites but I’ve found that sometimes I end up with a bottle that has an undercurrent of rancid something so at the prices I’m now paying it can be quite upsetting. I have very sensitive skin and most perfumes make me itch and break out in hives. Everywhere I go I look for it and when I find it, I buy in bulk but its definitely getting harder and harder to find. The natural scent of my skin mixes beautifully with this work of perfection as the day wears on instead of getting musky like all the others I’ve tried. It’s a very distinctive scent and I find it very sensual and it makes me feel as beautiful as a spring rain. I love it and I always will but I have smelled it on others and it doesn’t become them. Their skin type turns it into a cloying overpowering, almost like old spice smell which is not appealing but for me it’s perfect. I’ve spent so much money trying to find one to replace it and its just not out there. The scents they have now are overwhelmingly fruity or flowery and me and my skin just can’t stand them. They make me sneeze or give me headaches especially in a confined space. I’ve got a very acute sense of smell and taste so I smell things that others don’t, tastes things that others don’t. I like the smell of other perfumes and have found that after about a half hour they have turned into a smell I cannot tolerate. I’ve worn it everyday for 20 years and love it just as much today as I did back then. It is in my eyes the perfect mixture of sweet, fruity and spicy and I find that it’s like fashion. You figure out what works for you, what makes you feel beautiful and as long as you have the self assurance to know what that is well designs come and go but classics, their always in style. To GIO with love, TLC.
SAM208 – :
One of my fav. The strongest perfume i used.
Bring it back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alexdrazden – :
I used to wear this in the early 90’s. I remember it being a heavier cold weather evening perfume – a little mature, sophisticated and rich. I can’t say that I even liked it but I remember the era well. I was young, in my mid-twenties, and was traveling a lot. I felt very sophisticated as I had just returned from living in London for a year and a half. This was one of those fragrances you own because it evokes a certain lifestyle but it didn’t identify me. I preferred the green Acqua di Gio, that fragrance was fabulous – one of the best, sexiest, warm weather scents ever.
Messefekswory – :
I don’t know how I got so lucky as to get my hands on an enormous 1.7 oz bottle of PARFUM. I had never smelled Gio before, and I can safely say that it’s exquisite. I love the seamless blending of honeyed peaches, creamy white flowers, and intense clove. The stryax/benzoin is so pleasantly pronounced.
I can’t wear Tresor or Amarige–they are very sour to my nose. Gio is not sour, but it’s also not sweet. The newly-bloomed florals lend a natural sweetness, and I detect strong tuberose and gardenia.
Gio makes me nostalgic for the sunny warmth of Tuscany and the glorious Italian countryside. I can just imagine myself sitting in the Piazza, eating riso gelato, my absolute favorite…
Horus – :
In 92 when this perfume was released I bought my first bottle. I was 20 at the time and wore it for years. I agree with the women who are saying that this is a very typical 90’s perfume. It is heavier but it is very beautiful!! Sorry it has been discontinued!! I wouldn’t wear this every day but this is a nice scent to have in your collection to wear from time to time. I think it may be too heavy for long hot summer days. I think it is better suited for spring and fall and perfect for evenings. I recently bought a small 5ml mini just for those moments when I feel nostalgic and want to remember my sweet 20’s. Ahhhhhhh!!!
BriermJek – :
As much as i wasn´t impressed couple years ago when i tried it the first time, as much i love it now. For untrained nose there are too strong yellow and white flowers with typical 90`s sweet heavy base. Once you like it, it`s heavenly, like a meadow in a sunny day. It evokes marsh marigold, daisies, of course gardenia and just a little bit of tuberose, cedar, vanilla and powder + a lot of sweet mellow peach.
Strong, ultra feminine, elegant, tender
I wonder why they discontinued such parfume. Discontinuing good old ones won`t make one buy the new stuff.
Does anything smell similar to Gio? (flowery sweet, warm, dry, not chemical)
Amarige smells so cheap compared to Gio, even if they share many notes.
edit: I find Jil Sander No. 4 similar
OggY – :
I have worn this perfume since I was 16 (18 years). I absolutely adore it. It is different than anything else I have tried. I am down to my last 2 bottles and I don’t know what I will do when I am done. This scent is ME. Everyone who’s known me smells me and and says, “ahhh, Jamie.” It is one of a kind. It smells like a woman.
me-worker – :
it is so different from all. it lasts forever. love it
grexxx1 – :
I loved it back in the 90s. Now it brings many memories, so I could buy a bottle just as a sentimental journey.
It is strong, heady and beautiful.
A smell for a brunette,perhaps?
Алёша – :
This one was my first Armani’s perfume a long long time ago. I used to like it, but not anymore. It was so popular in the early 90’s and I was attracted to it by its soft and warm scent.
nomina – :
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?
stilet – :
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.
dimi3o – :
Very 90’s, very heavy and definitely not for everyone.. Personally, I have always liked it, it dries down so well on my skin after a loud and powerful start and just stays forever.. I wish there would be a Eau de Gio, a softer version of this unique beautiful scent (Aqua di Gio smells nothing like a less intense Gio). I think this would appeal to more people if it was watered down a bit. Gio is amazing for night use, and if worn by the right woman, it can be intoxicating! In a good way!
251172 – :
Loud! It’s really a 80s fragrance but I love it. Have been wearing it lately, even though it’s Summer. My office is air conditioned. It’s been discontinued so you have to pay almost $150 for it. It’s worth though!
2010ya1313 – :
A peachy spicy chypre. Very rich, opulent. Heavy on the tuberose. Intoxicating. Stays close to the skin, which is nice for such a rich fragrance.
CONAN – :
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
Tesla – :
I bought a tube of the body lotion several years ago and got many compliments when I used it. Maybe I should buy some of the fragrance. I liked it at the time, but not enough to buy more.
kanabis777 – :
This is for tuberose and gardenia lovers. A very bold floral, not for the faint of heart.
lorismo – :
I arrived Gio Armani! After yesterday’s post for him, not knowing what to expect … but once sprayed, the first thing that came to my mind was AMARIGE? I went and spray Amarizh of others. hand, to similar, like sisters, beautiful, thick, soft! Gio likes me, I have it too! For one more time how convinced are misleading and subjective our perceptions Smile your day!
Dima.a-19-85 – :
I just got myself a bottle of this, found it on an flea and art market stalls in Delft, Holland. That must be my holiday treasure this year 😉 Unfortunately I can’t judge if the juice has aged well, as this is my first ever encounter with Gio. But never mind, I am still enjoying simply being in possesion of such a rare gem.
Jocelyn_fromAC – :
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.
ionasovich – :
If you want to find a substitute of this fragrance I can say that Montal gold flowers is identical!
provigilmodafinil – :
I tried this perfume when I was 18 or 19 at that time it was kind heavy for my age however I did not have other choices. Now I am on my thirties and I think it is perfect for my age but it is difficult to find and it did no