Giorgio Armani perfumes: which one to try first

How to choose between the ten

10ML lists twenty-five perfumes under Giorgio Armani, including the Emporio Armani line. This guide covers ten of them: six listed for men and four listed for women. Several of the men's names look alike, but the scents are not: three are marine and voted for summer, and three carry sweet, leather or powdery accords and are voted for fall and winter nights. The women's four split between three fruity scents and one white floral. If you cannot smell them first, read how to choose perfume without smelling it.

Grouped by character and season, they look like this:

• Marine scents for men, voted for summer: Acqua di Giò, Acqua di Giò Profondo and Acqua di Giò Parfum.
• Sweet and spiced, or powdery, for men on fall and winter nights: Stronger With You Intensely, Armani Code and Armani Code Parfum.
• Fruity scents for women: Si, Sì Passione and Emporio Armani She.
• A white floral for women, voted for spring: My Way.

If a note name is unfamiliar, the note pages explain it: bergamot, vanilla, patchouli and tuberose.

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#	Parfume	Udmærkelse	Hovednoter	Varighed	Duftspor	Årstid	3 ml	10 ml	pr. ml
1	Acqua di GiòGiorgio Armani	Bedst samlet	Koriander, Cyclamen, Freesia			Sommer	6,21 €	18,81 €	1,88 €
2	Acqua di Giò ProfondoGiorgio Armani	Bedst i forhold til prisen	Cypres, Lavendel, Mastiks	Moderat	Moderat	Sommer	5,85 €	16,20 €	1,62 €
3	Acqua di Giò ParfumGiorgio Armani		Muskatellersalvie, Geranium, Rosmarin			Sommer, Forår	7,11 €	21,51 €	2,15 €
4	Stronger With You IntenselyGiorgio Armani	Bedst til vinter	Kanel, Lavendel, Salvie	Langtidsholdende	Kraftig	Vinter	8,10 €	21,87 €	2,19 €
5	Armani CodeGiorgio Armani		Guajaktræ, Olivenblomst, Stjerneanis	Moderat	Moderat	Vinter	7,65 €	22,05 €	2,21 €
6	Armani Code ParfumGiorgio Armani		Aldehyder, Muskatellersalvie, Iris	Langtidsholdende	Moderat	Efterår, Vinter	7,29 €	21,06 €	2,11 €
7	SiGiorgio Armani		Freesia, Majrose	Langtidsholdende	Moderat	Efterår, Vinter	9,45 €	28,62 €	2,86 €
8	Sì PassioneGiorgio Armani	Bedste frugtige	Heliotrop, Jasmin, Ananas	Moderat	Moderat	Forår	9,63 €	28,98 €	2,90 €
9	Emporio Armani SheGiorgio Armani	Bedste pudrede	Angelika, Kardemomme, Heliotrop	Moderat	Moderat	Forår	6,84 €	18,90 €	1,89 €
10	My WayGiorgio Armani	Bedste blomsterduft	Indisk jasmin, Tuberose	Moderat	Moderat	Forår	7,65 €	21,06 €	2,11 €

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Marine scents for men: summer

Three men's scents, all with a marine accord and all voted for summer. For more options from other houses, see the best summer fragrances guide.

1Bedst samlet

Acqua di Giò by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Bergamot, Jasmin, Citron, Lime

Hjertenoter

Koriander, Cyclamen, Freesia, Hyacint

Basisnoter

Amber, Cedertræ, Egemos, Patchouli

Tidspunkt på dagen

Dagtimer

Prøv den: 3 ml 6,21 €10 ml 18,81 €

Acqua di Giò launched in 1996 and is listed for men. It is the oldest launch of the ten. Alberto Morillas, Annick Menardo and Christian Dussoulier are credited as perfumers. Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Neroli open it, Sea Notes, Calone, Rosemary, Peach and Freesia sit among the heart notes, and White Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber form the base. Its accords are citrus, aromatic, marine, fresh spicy, floral, woody and fresh. It reads as bright citrus first, then sea and herbs, then a musky, woody dry-down.

Voters most often pick it for summer and spring, by day. It suits anyone who wants a fresh, citrus-led scent for summer and spring days.

2Bedst i forhold til prisen

Acqua di Giò Profondo by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Aquozone, Bergamot, Grøn mandarin, Havnoter

Hjertenoter

Cypres, Lavendel, Mastiks, Rosmarin

Basisnoter

Amber, Mineralske noter, Moskus, Patchouli

Tidspunkt på dagen

Dagtimer

Prøv den: 3 ml 5,85 €10 ml 16,20 €

Acqua di Giò Profondo launched in 2020 and is listed for men. Sea Notes, Aquozone, Bergamot and Green Mandarin open it. Cypress, Rosemary, Lavender and Mastic or Lentisque form the heart, and Mineral notes, Musk, Patchouli and Amber close it. It is the only one of the ten with mineral and salty accords, next to marine, aromatic, citrus, fresh spicy, fresh, woody and lavender.

Most voters rate its longevity "moderate". On sillage, most voters answer "moderate" as well. Voters choose it for summer, in the day and at the office. Its listed occasion is work, so think of a summer day at the office.

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Acqua di Giò Parfum by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Bergamot, Marine noter

Hjertenoter

Muskatellersalvie, Geranium, Rosmarin

Basisnoter

Olibanum, Patchouli

Tidspunkt på dagen

Dagtimer

Prøv den: 3 ml 7,11 €10 ml 21,51 €

Acqua di Giò Parfum is the newest launch of the ten, from 2023, and is listed for men, with Alberto Morillas credited as perfumer. Marine notes and Bergamot open it, Rosemary, Clary Sage and Geranium form the heart, and Olibanum and Patchouli sit underneath. Its accords are aromatic, fresh spicy, marine, woody, citrus, amber, patchouli and warm spicy. The note list is short, so it reads as sea and bergamot over herbs, with an olibanum and patchouli base. The 1996 original behind this newest launch has its lime, bergamot, sea and cedar notes listed in our Acqua di Giò dupes guide.

Voters place it in summer and spring, and wear it by day or by night. Of the three marine scents, it is the only one voted for night.

Men's scents for fall and winter nights

Three scents that voters place in the colder months, all of them at night. Outside the ten, 10ML also stocks Armani I Will, a 2026 Eau de Parfum for men that sets cardamom and lavender over vanilla and leather, and voters place it in winter and fall evenings and nights as well.

4Bedst til vinter

Stronger With You Intensely by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Enebær, Lyserød peber, Viol

Hjertenoter

Kanel, Lavendel, Salvie, Toffee

Basisnoter

Amber, Ruskind, Tonkabønne, Vanilje

Tidspunkt på dagen

Aften i byen

Prøv den: 3 ml 8,10 €10 ml 21,87 €

Stronger With You Intensely launched in 2019 and is listed for men. Its top is Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet. Toffee, Cinnamon, Lavender and Sage sit in the heart, above a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Suede. Its accords start with vanilla, sweet, amber and cinnamon, then warm spicy, powdery, aromatic, soft spicy and caramel. It reads as peppery and violet at first, then toffee and cinnamon, over a vanilla base.

Most voters rate its longevity "long lasting". On sillage, most voters answer "strong". The voted seasons are winter and fall, and the hours are evening and night. Its listed occasion is going out, and it suits a cold evening out. If you are torn between the toffee-and-cinnamon Intensely and its rum-led sibling, Stronger With You Intensely vs Absolutely sets them side by side, since voters place both in autumn and winter evenings.

5

Armani Code by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Bergamot, Citron

Hjertenoter

Guajaktræ, Olivenblomst, Stjerneanis

Basisnoter

Læder, Tobak, Tonkabønne

Tidspunkt på dagen

Aften i byen

Prøv den: 3 ml 7,65 €10 ml 22,05 €

Armani Code launched in 2004 and is listed for men. Lemon and Bergamot open it, Olive Blossom and Guaiac Wood sit in the heart, and Leather, Tonka Bean and Tobacco form the base. Its accords are citrus, leather, anis, soft spicy, floral, tobacco, sweet, aromatic, vanilla and animalic. It is the only one of the ten with leather and tobacco accords: lemon opens it, and the dry-down is leathery and sweet.

Most voters rate its longevity "moderate". On sillage, most voters answer "moderate" as well. It is voted for winter and fall nights. Its listed occasion is work.

6

Armani Code Parfum by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Bergamot, Bergamotblad

Hjertenoter

Aldehyder, Muskatellersalvie, Iris, Orris

Basisnoter

Cedertræ, Tonkabønne

Tidspunkt på dagen

Aften i byen

Prøv den: 3 ml 7,29 €10 ml 21,06 €

Armani Code Parfum came out in 2022 and is listed for men. The top is Bergamot and Bergamot Leaf. In the middle come Iris, Aldehydes, Clary Sage and Orris, and the base is Cedar with Tonka Bean. Its accords are led by iris, aromatic, powdery and woody, with citrus, vanilla, earthy, aldehydic, violet and fresh spicy behind them. It is the only men's scent here with an iris accord, and it reads as a powdery iris over cedar. For the 2004 original behind this line, our Armani Code dupes guide sets six dupes from other houses beside it, led by Black Sun by Salvador Dali, the pick with the widest outside support.

Most voters rate its longevity "long lasting". On sillage, most voters answer "moderate". The season votes go to fall and winter, at night. It suits someone who wants a powdery scent for cold nights, not a sweet one.

Fruity scents for women

Three women's scents with fruity or sweet accords. Between them they cover spring, fall and winter.

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Si by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Cassis

Hjertenoter

Freesia, Majrose

Basisnoter

Patchouli, Vanilje, Træagtige noter

Tidspunkt på dagen

Aften

Prøv den: 3 ml 9,45 €10 ml 28,62 €

Si launched in 2013 and is listed for women. Cassis opens it, May Rose and Freesia form the heart, and Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes and Ambroxan close it. Its accords are woody, vanilla, aromatic, soft spicy, fruity, green, floral, rose, patchouli and earthy. It reads as cassis over a rose heart and a woody vanilla base.

Community votes on its longevity lean "long lasting" (then "moderate"). For sillage, the votes lean "moderate" (then "strong"). The seasons voted are fall and winter, and the hours are evening and night. Its listed occasion is work.

8Bedste frugtige

Sì Passione by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Solbær, Grapefrugt, Pære, Lyserød peber

Hjertenoter

Heliotrop, Jasmin, Ananas, Rose

Basisnoter

Amberwood, Cedertræ, Patchouli, Vanilje

Tidspunkt på dagen

Dagtimer

Prøv den: 3 ml 9,63 €10 ml 28,98 €

Sì Passione launched in 2017 and is listed for women. Pear, Black Currant, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit open it, Heliotrope, Pineapple, Rose and Jasmine form the heart, and Cedar, Patchouli, Amberwood and Vanilla sit underneath. Its accords are fruity, sweet, woody, vanilla, rose, soft spicy, floral, fresh, powdery and citrus. It has the longest top-note list of the women's four: a fruity opening that settles into rose and a woody vanilla base.

Most voters rate its longevity "moderate". On sillage, most voters answer "moderate" as well. It is voted for spring days. It suits a spring day when you want a fruity, sweet floral.

9Bedste pudrede

Emporio Armani She by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Citrus, Pære

Hjertenoter

Angelika, Kardemomme, Heliotrop, Jasmin

Basisnoter

Mandel, Amber, Cedertræ, Vanilje

Tidspunkt på dagen

Dagtimer

Prøv den: 3 ml 6,84 €10 ml 18,90 €

Emporio Armani She launched in 2020 and is listed for women. The opening is Citruses and Pear. Heliotrope, Cardamom, Angelica and Jasmine make up the middle, and the base holds White Musk, Almond, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber. Its accords are powdery, musky, almond, vanilla, amber, sweet, fruity, citrus, woody and warm spicy. It reads as pear and citrus over a powdery, almond-and-vanilla base.

Most voters rate its longevity "moderate". On sillage, most voters answer "moderate" as well. It is voted for spring and fall, by day and in the office. Its listed occasion is work, so think of the office in spring and fall.

A white floral for women: spring

10Bedste blomsterduft

My Way by Giorgio Armani

Topnoter

Bergamot, Appelsinblomst

Hjertenoter

Indisk jasmin, Tuberose

Basisnoter

Vanilje fra Madagaskar, Virginia-cedertræ, Hvid moskus

Tidspunkt på dagen

Dagtimer

Prøv den: 3 ml 7,65 €10 ml 21,06 €

My Way launched in 2020 and is listed for women. Bergamot and Orange Blossom open it, Tuberose and Indian Jasmine form the heart, and Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk and Virginian Cedar make the base. Its accords are white floral, tuberose, citrus, animalic and vanilla, the shortest accord list of the ten. It is a tuberose-led white floral with a vanilla and musk base.

Most voters rate its longevity "moderate". On sillage, most voters answer "moderate" as well. It is voted for spring, by day and in the evening. Its listed occasion is work. It suits someone who wants a white floral for spring.

Which Giorgio Armani perfume should you try first?

Here are the ten again, matched to the wearer and the season:

1. Start with Acqua di Giò for a citrus-and-sea scent voted for summer and spring days.
2. Choose Acqua di Giò Profondo for sea, lavender and mineral notes in summer.
3. Choose Acqua di Giò Parfum for a marine scent that voters place by day and by night.
4. Choose Stronger With You Intensely for toffee, cinnamon and vanilla on fall and winter nights.
5. Choose Armani Code for tobacco and leather on fall and winter nights.
6. Choose Armani Code Parfum for a powdery iris on cold nights.
7. Start with Si if you are choosing for a woman and want cassis, rose and vanilla for fall and winter evenings and nights.
8. Choose Sì Passione for a fruity, sweet floral on spring days.
9. Choose Emporio Armani She for pear, almond and vanilla at the office.
10. Choose My Way for tuberose and orange blossom in spring.

Trying Giorgio Armani before you buy a bottle

Several of these names sit close together, so note which one you wear on which day. Acqua di Giò in 3ml is 6,21 € and gives around 60 sprays. If you like it, the 10ml decant at 18,81 € gives around 200 sprays. Each of the ten comes in both sizes.

A good first order is one scent for the season you are in and one from a different group, worn on separate days over clean skin. Beyond this house, best perfume for men ranges across many houses.