Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio BUYING GUIDE - Which ADG Is Best For You?

[@bestacescenario]

Absolu is a criminally underrated designer fragrance. And easily the most underrated in the ADG line.

[@papalupa]

My Girl loves it, I wore it on the first day we met.

[@kokywashere]

Its pretty much my and my brothers everyday scent. Love it.

[@yanirsadovnikov7151]

Agreed great summer fragrance

[@playapgaming]

Just bought a bottle the other day and I literally have to force myself to wear my other fragrances🤣

[@djjjjjd]

So true. Most videos/opinions I see on it lean more on the critical side. Of the ADG line I only own profumo and absolu, and absolu is a way more pleasant and enjoyable fragrance imo. I don't particularly dislike profumo, but it is ridiculously overrated.

[@seansullivan5037]

Fun Fact: The Profondo Lights Bottle GLOWS IN THE DARK! (The Lettering and Frosted Glass on the bottom)

[@slocat9926]

Really, im gonna have to check

[@slocat9926]

Sure does, owned it for well over a year and never known.

[@smallworld707]

Woah that is so cool

[@seansullivan5037]

@@slocat9926 About a month ago it made its way into the coveted bathroom counter position and there it was faintly glowing after I had turned out the lights. I call bad marketing, as it took me about a year to figure it out as well.

[@WD.909]

DANG I own it and didn’t know that!

[@marklopez3459]

Profumo is definitely the most mature to me.

[@frandyjoseph2870]

I had it it’s too loud

[@kmw5100]

My favorite thing about ADG is that the base scent DNA is so timeless. Everyone and their grandmother has smelled it a billion times by now, but no matter which one you wear, you are getting compliments left and right

[@jingledubz3989]

With all the ADG releases (and without getting my nose on the new EDP yet), my fave in the line is still Profumo. Love the incense and patchouli in that one. One of my fave fragrances I own by far! 👍

[@Kryptik33]

Same

[@felixpfv]

I appreciate the breakdown and how knowledgeable you are when speaking about each of them. Defining their differences and which one is more of a compliment getter and which one is just more appreciated by the fragrance community.

[@blary5298]

The original was my first fragrance that started my collecting journey. Thinking about picking up the EDP as a modern update to my collection.

[@oscariquesada]

100% worth it

[@vincentmccoy7822]

@@oscariquesada q

[@justinhoward1406]

Same here I can still remember the first time that I smelled the original ADG. I did pick up the EDP and I’m not disappointed, it definitely is a more mature smelling version of the of ADG but so am I definitely feels like the fragrance grew up with me. I say you should get it.

[@CaliJatt0809]

Aqua di gio absolu all day! Smells amazing and I get crazy compliments every time I wear it.

[@tyler_7749]

Agreed. So easy to wear too

[@fluent6865]

y’all stock up on it , the absolu has been discontinued this year as they’re bringing back profumo

[@travisn346]

​@@fluent6865both false statements lol

[@fluent6865]

@@travisn346 how ? i work for l’oréal and sell their fragrances , we still have absolu in stock but is discontinued and profumo reformulated has already been announced plus macys have already received their visual displays for the new profumo for their events this year

[@McLovin__]

@@fluent6865 isn’t Profumo the one discontinued, to be then replaced with ADG Parfum?

[@DarrylBlackberry]

Absolu is a gem in my opinion, it’s gonna be my go to for years to come

[@fluent6865]

well bad news , stock up on it because it just got discontinued this year as they’re bringing pack profumo

[@kylen8473]

You should keep this format for other fragrance lines. That would be cool. You'd have your work cut out for fragrances like Le Male though

[@agustowelch1216]

Finally!!! A buying guide we need more if these guides on popular fragrance lines. YSL l'homme/la nuit de l'homme guide next would be great🙏🏿

[@slocat9926]

Just grab them all, I have yet to smell a ysl I don't like.

[@zackbennett5609]

Hey is there much difference between original YSL LNDL and Bleu Electrique?

[@zackbennett5609]

@@slocat9926 Hey is there much difference between original YSL LNDL and Bleu Electrique

[@The280zkid]

Issey Miyake buying guide next!!

[@Ben-jq3ov]

There's tooo many flankers haha

[@Afrikano.]

Need this because there’s too many lol

[@umpus]

Yes mate! Love Issey Miyake and you can always get them for a steal.

[@The280zkid]

@@umpus great winter time scents! I need a buying guide though!

[@aryanmehtani7032]

Hugo Boss as well

[@tonygoodtimeboyz]

I 💯 agree that Profondo is the best in the line. Mainly due to its modern aquatic freshness - love it!!! I enjoy the edp as well- I would consider it #2

[@tom_schroeder]

Clearly the most accurate description of the currently available ADG line, as a result of Ash’s passion and years of experience wearing the fragrances. I have learned to appreciate the OG and flankers in large part due to him. I even took Profondo on vacation to Hawaii to enjoy and compare with the actual smells of the ocean.

[@Luca-pm7ux]

Profumo is the way to go. Really love it, although it became quite expensive here in Europe, especially in Germany.

[@emrebayrakc3535]

How much do you pay right now in germany? For Profumo edp 200 ml

[@stylenacs9268]

I love the 1st or original Acqua Di Gio, I have a 3.4 oz bottle of it and use it all the time, It will NEVER get old for me lol.

[@ytsux9259]

Stop using it! It's gross and over-worn. We the public reject it.

[@tate003]

@@ytsux9259 L opinion. Let him enjoy what he likes

[@twoboss7377]

@@ytsux9259 “we the public” as spoken by one guy. You represent all of humanity now? Hate to break it to you but the edt still sells like crazy. If it was so widely hated nobody would buy it

[@ItsBrynnB]

My wife bought me Profumo and it was the beginning of my fragrance collection journey! 😅 Got a lot of love for it, and she will always love it as well - needless to say it will be a staple in my collection for as long as I can find it! 😂

[@jordanpaul3701]

Yeah I love it 🥰 Got kinda scared and worried 😟 when I thought it was getting discontinued.

[@SidSauvage]

@@jordanpaul3701 a rep from Armani confirmed to me when I asked via email and confirmed it was discontinued. Have you heard otherwise? lol

[@cigarettekoala]

@@SidSauvage i was able to buy it from sephora and it arrived today, its a shame if this was the only opportunity i'll have

[@ineedtochangemyname5803]

I love Profumo! I love the darker incense. Progondo lights is probably second.

[@deefaulk2850]

My favorite is Absolu and Profumo but I love the whole collection. Absolu is an absolute monster in the compliment department women of all ages love it

[@ytsux9259]

Yep, I love the Absolu! It's sweet and delish.

[@herreragames9472]

I just watched a video where everyone shyt on Absolu and I’ve been wearing it for 3 years and have gotten ENDLESS compliments

[@sglatitude]

I got second bottle of ADG Profondo today. Love the smell on my skins in a warm weather ❤️
The Profumo is my goto fragrance in an air conditioner office settings.

[@matthewdavis9437]

Profumo is discontinued, unfortunately.

[@sglatitude]

@@matthewdavis9437 yeah and Profondo will be soon. So grab yourself backup bottle of Profondo before it’s too late 😀

[@ot7stan207]

Im a woman and LOVE absolu. Its like perfect - long lasting, doesnt give me a headache, spicy and woody and also some what neutral (not super super macho masculine scent). Would love this on a guy OR a girl.

[@jerrellsharp5591]

Just bought it didn’t realize it’s such a treasure my nose didn’t fail me

[@pkj77]

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio original used it in my teens in the 90´s still use it man what are you talking about older guys wont appreciate Absolu ?? i love it i´m 45

[@mytmousemalibu]

Essenza is my favorite ADG. Of the available flankers, Profundo followed by the Parfum, Profumo.

[@jacobskowronek4931]

I also really enjoyed the Profondo when I was doing my first big fragrance testing at an unnamed store this week. Thanks for doing these videos, have really helped me to narrow down what I may like and how to search through this as a total newcomer to the world of scents!

[@cristianconstantin46]

I'm onest, I have only the Profumo, and for me is perfect. Is long lasting, is super versatile and fresh.

[@llouis4007]

Thank you for walking me thru the history of this fragrance.. I would never have known and really appreciate this video

[@1Nevergone]

I’ve been wearing ADG for 20 years and still get compliments regularly. It’s def a classic that I don’t think will ever fall off or smell dated.

[@n._scents]

Profumo is the best.
Profondo lights close second, it is really underrated, it smells like profondo but with the herbal/ slight incense vibe from Profumo.

[@andersekernengebretsen4095]

My favorite is a discontinued one, Essenza

[@HB-yh4bs]

Acqua di gio essenza 🤩

[@HB-yh4bs]

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[@michaellamacchia8255]

I had ADG Absolu bought for me after being confused with code Absolu, was pleasantly surprised with it. Most surprising trait of it is I can get 2 days wear or so out of 2 sprays, it’s very well performing

[@ot7stan207]

Sometimes Im sleeping and smell it and I think it rubs off onto my pillow and lasts that long. its great!

[@8BallEyes]

Aqua Di Gio EDP is hit and miss for me, I LOVE it! But I love it on my own... I can wear it and only myself can get whiffs of it and appreciate it, I've only had one or two compliments from it. (had it for months now)
It's definitely a go-to fragrance, for ME personally right now.

[@ytsux9259]

I love the Absolu! It's sweet and delish.

[@photoaholic]

Great video! Having had nearly all these, the original Acqua Di Gio EDT is my favorite. I find I tend to get more compliments on it now than I did several years ago. Could be as it’s gotten older over time people don’t wear it as much as they used to, so people don’t recognize it as easily as in years past? Not sure. Either way it’s my go to summer fragrance for sure!

[@heinzentertainments4661]

If it performed, it would be the best summer fragrance of all time

[@nawaal4452]

@@heinzentertainments4661 Try Armaf Blue Homme, It's a 95% dead ringer to ADG, lasts for 8-10 hours and costs 20$ LOL! It's the best thing ever

[@marcusedcofficial]

The new EDP was my first and still my favorite ADG!

[@spectorfriend]

Hummmmmmmmmm. How can you judge the other ones ?

[@marcusedcofficial]

@@spectorfriend sephora, ulta, etc

[@nickgilles50]

My favorite has to be absolut. It's great for all weathertypes, which is great. Also, It gets a crazy amount of compliments, especially from ladies. In fact when I bought it, I was shopping with 3 women from all ages and they all picked absolut out of the line up. I'm never understand why it gets so much hate

[@putza10]

the hate comes from men.

[@sashinger5230]

I’m all in for the EdP! Great stuff! 👌

[@tacticalscents4957]

Got to be honest my first armani was mania. Then i was put on gio by the lady at belks. Hooked since became signature scent as well. Then Ezzenza cam out and blew it away. Out of these you listed id say profumo is my favorite for sure

[@JB-nm6uk]

Profondo is just magic, it needs the right weather than it does wonders

[@allentubman8052]

I love it...enjoying it this sumner.

[@LeGaLdeadparliament]

I had the original, have been wearing Profondo for some months from a sample of it, and tried Profumo at a shop.
for me, *Profondo* is a best of all three, as the "vineagerish" note of an OG in it has been slightly cut, yet keeping it fresh and clean, like an original.
*Profumo* on my skin gets down to an OG composition in the next 20-30 min after applying, so personally I see no reason to overpay for this variant.
maybe I didn't wear it often enough, who knows.
and *Absolu* for me is just a bad take over the washing bowder with a bubble-gum sweetness, this one didn't fit me at all, so I've given a small bottle of it to one of my friends - and he got it well! :)
in any case, I'll try it as soon, as I am able to.
greetings from Ukraine. :)

[@davidpascual9571]

Ah. I was hoping you’d talk about Blue Edition , most people don’t even know it existed. I was able to score a 200ml size of it a month or two back and man… what a gem. That persimmon note gives it such a beautiful variation. Lands in between the OG & Profondo in my opinion.

[@umpus]

Ouuuu where do you get that? Love persimmons.

[@davidpascual9571]

@@umpus unfortunately it was a limited run back on 2014. I have no idea how I got so lucky to get it from the only seller that had 1 and kept it intact & pristine over 7 years! I do wish it was a permanent one, way better than most ADG.

[@DS-mo5db]

Do you know a similar fragrance?? A clone?

[@sglatitude]

Ok.. that’s it. ADG EDP will be my next target on the list.😄

[@orlandogonzalez3939]

We need a Jean Paul Gaultier and Issey Miyake video like this one. PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE

[@tristanchung8831]

I have been WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!
Thank you Ash!!!

[@rickkennedy9501]

Excellent review dude. I’m 46 and I wore the original for years…still occasionally wear it. I bought the Profundo and it’s a fresh beast and longevity power house. Blind bought and I’m glad i did.

[@R2sojr09]

ADG EDP is my favorite. I could change out these 4 anytime.
EDP
Profumo
OG
Absolu

[@hentatiwassim3155]

Does it last long ?

[@YellowBrickFloyd]

Excellent comparison....just what I was looking for... Thank you.

[@thequiry6493]

Please do this with more fragrance lines/brands! Maybe Prada or YSL l'homme line

[@sglatitude]

YSL EDP smells amazing 👍

[@nicolasalvarez8716]

Superb video Ashton. About the inception moment, i gotta say you are better than di caprio in making inception for our next fragrance purchase, and i like it! Greetings man, keep going

[@fedorfan]

I wanted to buy Profondo because of the hype on UA-cam. Then I tried it and didn't like it. Smells very synthetic and artificial to my nose. Bought the EdP instead. The real king is Profumo, though.
Thanks for your videos!

[@damelos4039]

Really loved this video. Looking for something like this for all these flankers, designers and niche. THANKS very much for this one!

[@nickmortis8229]

Going to say you honestly do the best fragrance reviews, you clearly know your stuff!

[@fratini.]

Profondo is my favorite warm weather scent right now, and I could say I am preferring it to the Profumo after wearing it for a few months.
In fact, Profondo for summer and spring DAYS, and Profumo for summer, spring and fall NIGHTS.

[@thomascampbell4251]

That's exactly what I was researching thanks . Amazing video !

[@JSn00py]

Loving Profundo for summer day’s. Profumo is in the mail, to cover me for those summer nights!

[@nickfosholy]

where’d you order from?

[@Texas240]

Dua brand has a hybrid of Profundo and Roja Parfums Elysium. My nose loves it.
If you're not into clones and budget permits, try layering the two.
Also, regarding Dua they have what could be an ADG flanker that's their own mix, called "out at sea". If ADG is standing on the dock, Out at Sea would be on boat...at sea. I think someone confused it with ADG because they asked me what it was saying they'd smelled it before (going back to what Ash said about people having smelled it at some point). Apparently had a noticeable sillage.

[@miodragmijailovic1531]

Special Blend is the best from the line. I regret not purchasing 100 bottles. I LOVE the scent.

[@redpillthinking6043]

How different is it from the original Profumo? Only place I've found it is used on ebay for a lot of money.

[@cole4249]

@@redpillthinking6043 minuscule

[@Notsafeforurkids]

Finally got the edp.. the first time I put it on (it was a blind buy) I immediately regretted it. But now I wear it all the time. As it dries down, especially on a hot day, it has become a favorite of mine

[@hentatiwassim3155]

Does it last long?

[@Notsafeforurkids]

@@hentatiwassim3155 yes. I’d say 8 plus hours on my skin

[@Notsafeforurkids]

@@hentatiwassim3155 yes it does

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm a fan of this line and have a blessed day

[@sayhellotoroy]

My fav 1) Profondo lights and 2)Profumo

[@lofasz3328]

I haven't smelled all of these side by side yet but the EDP smells best off the top... profondo or EDP for me so far!

[@slikjmuzik]

I still just rock the OG when I’m just around the house and then Absolu. Absolu, to me, doesn’t get the credit it deserves, imo, and doesn’t get as sickly sweet as things like Hawas and Invictus Aqua, and retains a bit of the minerality and freshness of the ADG line, which is something I dig. Absolu is more versatile than people give it credit for. I think bc the OG became what it did without any sweetness, the introduction of a more sweet leaning frag seemed to be a bit of a challenge to interpret within the line. For me, Absolu might slide in with guys that don’t tend to go for sweet fragrances bc the sweetness is reigned in while providing a more mature profile than your average sweet fragrance. While Invictus Aqua, Legend Spirit and Rasasi Hawas are all akin to each other, Absolu says ‘I can pay homage to that scent profile without triggering those who don’t care for sweet, AND make it work for more seasons and scenarios’. That’s how much I think Absolu is misunderstood, if I’m being honest.

[@aaronschultz4004]

Excellent review. But more importantly, can we all cheers to the haircut and beard trim? You look 1000× better without bangs and it is a more confident look overall. I went through a similar transformation a while ago, so I especially appreciate the cleaner look and suspect it is garnering you a lot more compliments. Cheers to your transformation 🍻

[@yanceyhise5119]

I’m just now smelling the first one😮and I love it. It still blows away the new ones I smelled 😊But I will get them all most likely

[@DS-mo5db]

Absolute instinct is the most underrated imo. It has similarities with Profumo. I would def check this one out. Back up bottle worthy

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Those who bought backup bottles certainly don't regret it now

[@chrisjay1111]

I always trust Ash, so ADG Profondo is on top of my list to buy next, sprayed some over the weekend (reason why I’m watching this) and I LOVE IT, I need it.

[@masterm2k3]

I wore Acqua Di in high school so much I got sick of it , but now that I’m back in to fragrance I bought my first bottle in 15yrs 😊 hopefully I don’t regret it

[@donotlookatmychannel5527]

Did u regret it

[@masterm2k3]

@@donotlookatmychannel5527 nope actually fell back in love with the smell

[@ivanhernandez7395]

I’ve been seeing the Profumo on top 10’s in fragrances, so I bought it, I’m trying to expand my collection, I have 2 bangers in YSL Y EDP and the Bleu de Chanel EDP

[@eljoanthonynj6817]

ADG imo is THE best line of fragrances ever!
Love the rest of the Armani fragrances as well.

[@louis-carlparadis3968]

Profundo for the week, absolu for the week-end

[@waynerooney9065]

Acqua di gio Profumo.. can't beat it! Profondo just doesn't last. Same on my skin as the new edp.. love it.. but doesn't last

[@justindavidhi5306]

Love this style of videos !

[@StuntmanBeatz313]

Just got the Absolu the other day 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@Wickedjumbos22]

Why does people hate absolu, it’s definitely my favorite fragrance behind aventus

[@shaunleonard3878]

I have them all, plus Special Blend, but sadly, no Essenza or Blue. Loved the video!!!

[@donkinsey]

This is my Favorite Fragrance line. Just Bangger. Great Review Bro. If it don't come thur you i don't need it.

[@dialanddram]

Profumo is by far the best one, but it's tough to wear in Houston this time of year. Gotta go easy on the trigger.

[@johnnytetsuo864]

Been thinking of getting Absolu Instict for a while, excited to try it ou

[@sandy6133]

Great video, but brother you missed ADG ESSENZA, it's also a fantastic fragrance.

[@faftc-rcompany2800]

My Acqua Di Gio list:
1. ABSOLU
2. ESSENZA
3. PROFUMO
4. PROFONDO
5. ORIGINAL

[@captaindip6970]

edp?

[@Rome.Monroe]

This man is a psychic. As my bottle of Profumo is down to its last 20 ml I was wondering if I should get a new bottle or try another flanker out.

[@nickfosholy]

hard to find but i just ordered 2.5 from kohls

[@MrDbro94]

Got a sample of the original when I bought a bottle of Dior. Wore it the other day and a lady sounded like she was in love when she said I smell so amazing. Yes, I ended up ordering some 🤣

[@allenfitch2996]

I love Profondo. Gorgeous summer scent. I plan on picking up Absolu even though i dont need it. Thankfully I have a 4.2 ml of the discontinued Profumo. ADG Parfum will get picked up when the price drops.

[@travisn346]

You (and people around you) are going to love Absolu. It is the most complimented fragrance I own. I've got the EDP and Profondo also. The entire line is up there with Allure for me.

[@209Twinz209]

ADG edt is Def my go to. That and clinuqe happy for men got me mad compliments. Azzaro chrome edp is another chart topper. Along with most wanted.

[@donpeludo1940]

Armani ADG PROFONDO the best

[@andreasbregendahl5274]

Great breakdown❤ I even managed to get the ADG Blue, but based on the few mentions it must’ve been a suuuper limited release.

[@sir404]

I just bought profundo and light blue intense. Profundo is amazing. Light blue regular is better than intense to me but profundo got it

[@newgoogleplussux2802]

I’ve gotten some Profumo samples and have given it a try, but I find myself missing the floral notes in the original. The original ADG EDT was just such a masterful balance of light/dark and light/heavy - and the flankers shift in various directions and lose that balance.

[@mosesbro7]

Excellent description!!! I’m “middle age”, and have never worn any ADG fragrances until this year. I have Profumo, Profondo, and the original. Love all three. My personal favorite is Profumo, but I get more compliments on Profondo, as people seem to like that one better (especially younger people). But I think Profumo is a more mature and spicier scent, which is probably why I like it best.
Trying to decide which ADG fragrance to buy next? Any suggestions??? I’m thinking Absolu

[@IrregularTangent]

Loving these guides. Need some niche guides ob the other channel ☺

[@adriantapia5407]

There's something in the aqcua di gio DNA that's smell dated to me something green, although absolu is my favourite and i hope they don't discontinue it

[@stanford2590]

Absolu my favorite too....

[@renegadebrad7448]

I heard they have discontinued absolu along with profumo

[@matthewneufer1758]

Dated what do you know about dated? I diss agree I think that green edge keeps it woody and earthy keeps it relevant an versatile.

[@ltd1980]

I love Profondo and the latest ADG Parfum. The original is a classic though

[@Mike_TNVol4Life]

You said you used to work in the arcade at the mall. Was that East Towne Mall, or rather Knoxville Center Mall?? (I live in Knoxville, TN. and noticed your wife was wearing a TN Vols shirt in a video ranking Pineapple Vintage colognes, and assumed ya'll must live around here in East Tennessee somewhere, lol.) But I used to love the arcade in Knoxville Center, and thought it'd be cool if that was the one you were talking about working at. Either way, Go Vols!!!

[@moneyparhar]

I bought many perfumes watching Genscents blindbuy. I like all of them. I watch his videos over Jeremy

[@davidlion9187]

Just saw this vid since I just ordered profundo and oh boy am I looking forward to it getting here already ❤ much love Ash if it wasn’t for your vids I’d be buying whatever truth be told haha

[@eharrisark870hogg4]

Essenza is still my favorite 1 or 2 sprays would last ALL DAY But Profumo is my go to now

[@theronyoumans1383]

In my experience women love Absolu

[@travisn346]

Facts.

[@Humble_Beast454]

Great video helped a lot with my decision

[@ytsux9259]

Please do a review of all the Tom Ford line.

[@shaunphan9039]

I like the original and the absolu the most. Original is my day scent and absolu is my evening scent.