Giorgio Armani perfumes: which one to try first
Ten Giorgio Armani perfumes for men and women, grouped by character and season, so you know which 3ml decant to order first.
Ten Giorgio Armani perfumes, in the order to try them
Take the first for a man or the seventh for a woman, then one from another group.
- 1Best overall
Lime, Lemon and Bergamot over Sea Notes and Rosemary, on White Musk and Cedar: citrus and sea for summer and spring days.
from €6.213 ml
Read the pick - 2Best value
Sea Notes, Aquozone and Green Mandarin over Cypress and Lavender, on Mineral notes and Musk: marine with a salty, mineral side.
from €5.853 ml
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Marine notes and Bergamot over Rosemary and Clary Sage, on Olibanum and Patchouli: a short, marine note list.
from €7.113 ml
Read the pick - 4Best for winter
Pink Pepper and Violet over Toffee and Cinnamon, on Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Suede: sweet and spiced for cold nights.
from €8.103 ml
Read the pick - 5
Lemon and Bergamot over Olive Blossom, on Leather, Tonka Bean and Tobacco: the only leather and tobacco accords of the ten.
from €7.653 ml
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- 6
Bergamot over Iris, Aldehydes and Orris, on Cedar and Tonka Bean: a powdery iris for cold nights.
from €7.293 ml
Read the pick - 7
Cassis over May Rose and Freesia, on Vanilla, Patchouli and Ambroxan: fruity, rosy and woody for fall and winter evenings and nights.
from €9.453 ml
Read the pick - 8Best fruity pick
Pear, Black Currant and Grapefruit over Heliotrope and Rose, on Cedar and Vanilla: a fruity, sweet floral for spring days.
from €9.633 ml
Read the pick - 9Best powdery pick
Citruses and Pear over Heliotrope and Cardamom, on White Musk, Almond and Vanilla: powdery and sweet for the office.
from €6.843 ml
Read the pick - 10Best floral pick
Bergamot and Orange Blossom over Tuberose and Indian Jasmine, on Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk: a white floral for spring.
from €7.653 ml
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In this guide
If you are new to Giorgio Armani perfumes, try Acqua di Giò first when you are choosing for a man, and Si first when you are choosing for a woman. Acqua di Giò is a citrus-and-sea scent that voters place in summer and spring, by day, while Si opens on Cassis over a Vanilla base and is voted for fall and winter evenings and nights. Both come as 3ml and 10ml decants.
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.
Quick comparison
| # | Perfume | Label | Main notes | Lasts | Trail | Season | 3 ml | 10 ml | per ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acqua di GiòGiorgio Armani | Best overall | Coriander, Cyclamen, Freesia | Summer | €6.21 | €18.81 | €1.88 | ||
| 2 | Acqua di Giò ProfondoGiorgio Armani | Best value | Cypress, Lavender, Mastic or Lentisque | Moderate | Moderate | Summer | €5.85 | €16.20 | €1.62 |
| 3 | Acqua di Giò ParfumGiorgio Armani | Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary | Summer, Spring | €7.11 | €21.51 | €2.15 | |||
| 4 | Stronger With You IntenselyGiorgio Armani | Best for winter | Cinnamon, Lavender, Sage | Long lasting | Strong | Winter | €8.10 | €21.87 | €2.19 |
| 5 | Armani CodeGiorgio Armani | Guaiac Wood, Olive Blossom, Star Anise | Moderate | Moderate | Winter | €7.65 | €22.05 | €2.21 | |
| 6 | Armani Code ParfumGiorgio Armani | Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Iris | Long lasting | Moderate | Autumn, Winter | €7.29 | €21.06 | €2.11 | |
| 7 | SiGiorgio Armani | Freesia, May Rose | Long lasting | Moderate | Autumn, Winter | €9.45 | €28.62 | €2.86 | |
| 8 | Sì PassioneGiorgio Armani | Best fruity pick | Heliotrope, Jasmine, Pineapple | Moderate | Moderate | Spring | €9.63 | €28.98 | €2.90 |
| 9 | Emporio Armani SheGiorgio Armani | Best powdery pick | Angelica, Cardamom, Heliotrope | Moderate | Moderate | Spring | €6.84 | €18.90 | €1.89 |
| 10 | My WayGiorgio Armani | Best floral pick | Indian Jasmine, Tuberose | Moderate | Moderate | Spring | €7.65 | €21.06 | €2.11 |
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Community votes
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.
Acqua di Giò by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Jasmine, Lemon, Lime
- Heart notes
- Coriander, Cyclamen, Freesia, Hyacinth
- Base notes
- Amber, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli
- Time of day
- Daytime
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.
Acqua di Giò Profondo by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Aquozone, Bergamot, Green Mandarin, Sea Notes
- Heart notes
- Cypress, Lavender, Mastic or Lentisque, Rosemary
- Base notes
- Amber, Mineral notes, Musk, Patchouli
- Time of day
- Daytime
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.
Acqua di Giò Parfum by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Marine notes
- Heart notes
- Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary
- Base notes
- Olibanum, Patchouli
- Time of day
- Daytime
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.
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.
Stronger With You Intensely by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Juniper, Pink Pepper, Violet
- Heart notes
- Cinnamon, Lavender, Sage, Toffee
- Base notes
- Amber, Suede, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
- Time of day
- Night out
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.
Armani Code by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Lemon
- Heart notes
- Guaiac Wood, Olive Blossom, Star Anise
- Base notes
- Leather, Tobacco, Tonka Bean
- Time of day
- Night out
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.
Armani Code Parfum by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Bergamot Leaf
- Heart notes
- Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Iris, Orris
- Base notes
- Cedar, Tonka Bean
- Time of day
- Night out
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.
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.
Si by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Cassis
- Heart notes
- Freesia, May Rose
- Base notes
- Patchouli, Vanilla, Woody Notes
- Time of day
- Evening
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.
Sì Passione by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Black Currant, Grapefruit, Pear, Pink Pepper
- Heart notes
- Heliotrope, Jasmine, Pineapple, Rose
- Base notes
- Amberwood, Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla
- Time of day
- Daytime
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.
Emporio Armani She by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Citruses, Pear
- Heart notes
- Angelica, Cardamom, Heliotrope, Jasmine
- Base notes
- Almond, Amber, Cedar, Vanilla
- Time of day
- Daytime
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
My Way by Giorgio Armani
- Top notes
- Bergamot, Orange Blossom
- Heart notes
- Indian Jasmine, Tuberose
- Base notes
- Madagascar Vanilla, Virginian Cedar, White Musk
- Time of day
- Daytime
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:
- Start with [Acqua di Giò](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-acqua-di-gio) for a citrus-and-sea scent voted for summer and spring days.
- Choose [Acqua di Giò Profondo](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-acqua-di-gio-profondo) for sea, lavender and mineral notes in summer.
- Choose [Acqua di Giò Parfum](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-acqua-di-gio-parfum) for a marine scent that voters place by day and by night.
- Choose [Stronger With You Intensely](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-stronger-with-you-intensely) for toffee, cinnamon and vanilla on fall and winter nights.
- Choose [Armani Code](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-code) for tobacco and leather on fall and winter nights.
- Choose [Armani Code Parfum](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-code-parfum) for a powdery iris on cold nights.
- Start with [Si](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-si) if you are choosing for a woman and want cassis, rose and vanilla for fall and winter evenings and nights.
- Choose [Sì Passione](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-si-passione) for a fruity, sweet floral on spring days.
- Choose [Emporio Armani She](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-emporio-armani-she) for pear, almond and vanilla at the office.
- Choose [My Way](/perfumes/giorgio-armani-my-way) for tuberose and orange blossom in spring.
| Perfume | Launched | Listed for | Main accords | Community picks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acqua di Giò | 1996 | Men | Citrus, aromatic, marine | Community: summer and spring, day |
| Acqua di Giò Profondo | 2020 | Men | Marine, aromatic, citrus | Community: summer, day and office |
| Acqua di Giò Parfum | 2023 | Men | Aromatic, fresh spicy, marine | Community: summer and spring, day and night |
| Stronger With You Intensely | 2019 | Men | Vanilla, sweet, amber | Community: winter and fall, night and evening |
| Armani Code | 2004 | Men | Citrus, leather, anis | Community: winter and fall, night |
| Armani Code Parfum | 2022 | Men | Iris, aromatic, powdery | Community: fall and winter, night |
| Si | 2013 | Women | Woody, vanilla, aromatic | Community: fall and winter, evening and night |
| Sì Passione | 2017 | Women | Fruity, sweet, woody | Community: spring, day |
| Emporio Armani She | 2020 | Women | Powdery, musky, almond | Community: spring and fall, day and office |
| My Way | 2020 | Women | White floral, tuberose, citrus | Community: spring, day and evening |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which Giorgio Armani perfume should I try first?
- Try Acqua di Giò first if you are choosing for a man, and Si if you are choosing for a woman. Acqua di Giò opens on Lime, Lemon and Bergamot over Sea Notes, and community voters most often pick it for summer and spring, and for day wear. Si opens on Cassis over May Rose and a Vanilla base, and voters most often pick it for fall and winter, and for evening and night wear. You can try Acqua di Giò as a 3ml decant for €6.21.
- What is the best Armani perfume for men?
- Acqua di Giò is the one to try first, a citrus-and-sea scent voted for summer and spring days. For cold nights, Stronger With You Intensely, Armani Code and Armani Code Parfum are all voted for fall and winter nights. Armani Code is the only one of the ten with leather and tobacco accords, and Stronger With You Intensely lists Toffee and Cinnamon in the heart.
- What is the best Armani perfume for women?
- Si is the one to try first if you want a scent for fall and winter evenings and nights, with Cassis, May Rose and a Vanilla base. Sì Passione is a fruity, sweet floral that voters pick for spring days, and Emporio Armani She is powdery and sweet, voted for spring and fall, by day and at the office. My Way is the white floral of the four, with Tuberose in the heart, voted for spring.
- What does Armani Acqua di Giò smell like?
- Acqua di Giò opens on Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, with Sea Notes and Rosemary in the heart and White Musk, Cedar and Patchouli in the base. Its accords are citrus, aromatic, marine, fresh spicy, floral, woody and fresh. It launched in 1996, and this guide also covers Acqua di Giò Profondo and Acqua di Giò Parfum.
- Is Stronger With You Intensely a summer or a winter perfume?
- Community voters most often pick Stronger With You Intensely for winter and fall, and for night and evening wear. It lists Toffee and Cinnamon in the heart over Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean, with vanilla, sweet, amber and cinnamon leading its accords. For summer, look at Acqua di Giò, Acqua di Giò Profondo or Acqua di Giò Parfum instead.
- Can I try an Armani perfume in a decant before buying a bottle?
- Yes. All ten are filled from the original bottle into a 3ml or a 10ml decant, with around 60 sprays in the 3ml and around 200 in the 10ml. Acqua di Giò costs €6.21 for the 3ml and €18.81 for the 10ml, and the other nine list their live prices on their product pages.
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