Why Shop Giorgio Armani at PerfumeBox
Every Giorgio Armani fragrance at PerfumeBox ships in original retail packaging with the batch code intact. We source through authorised distributors only. The price gap versus department stores is consistent and the product is the same.
"I did not believe this was a legit website so I thought I would buy a bottle of Acqua Di Gio just to see if this was for real. These people are selling fragrance at unbelievable prices!! I have great news, The Perfume Box is very legit. I received a brand new bottle that was real and I got it for the lowest price ever! I will be buying all of my fragrance needs from The Perfume Box from now on!"
Nameapete, verified PerfumeBox buyer
Mini sizes are genuine Giorgio Armani miniatures. The 5-piece variety mini gift set covers the key fragrances before committing to a full bottle.
Top-Selling Giorgio Armani Perfume and Cologne at PerfumeBox
- Acqua Di Gio EDT (Men), 5.0★ across 109 PerfumeBox reviews
- Emporio Armani EDP (Women), 5.0★ across 38 PerfumeBox reviews
- Acqua Di Gio Profumo Parfum (Men), 5.0★ across 43 PerfumeBox reviews
- Acqua Di Gioia EDP (Women), 5.0★ across 35 PerfumeBox reviews
- Emporio Armani EDT (Men), 5.0★ across 16 PerfumeBox reviews
- Armani Code EDT (Men), 5.0★ across 22 PerfumeBox reviews
- Emporio Armani Diamonds EDT (Men), 4.5★ across 20 PerfumeBox reviews
- Emporio Armani Diamonds EDP (Women), 5.0★ across 21 PerfumeBox reviews
- Armani Si EDP (Women), 5.0★ across 24 PerfumeBox reviews
- Armani Code EDP (Men), 5.0★ across 15 PerfumeBox reviews
The presence of Emporio Armani EDT and EDP at positions 2 and 5 tells a specific story. Both fragrances are discontinued or unavailable at most major retailers. Buyers are seeking them out specifically.
The Acqua Di Gio Family: Which Version?
Acqua Di Gio EDT has been the benchmark fresh aquatic men's fragrance for over 25 years. The original formula launched in 1996 and has been updated and extended into five distinct products. Buyers searching "armani cologne" are almost always looking at one of these five versions.
| Version |
Character |
Best For |
| Acqua Di Gio EDT, 5.0★ | Light marine, bergamot, clean woody | Daily wear, all seasons |
| Acqua Di Gio EDP | Richer than EDT, marine-mineral base | Longer wear, cooler months |
| Acqua Di Gio Profumo Parfum, 5.0★ | Dark, incense-forward, discontinued | Special occasions, evenings |
| Acqua Di Gio Profondo EDP, 5.0★ | Modern marine, seaweed, mineral | Daily wear, contemporary character |
| Acqua Di Gio Absolu EDP | Most concentrated, wood and mineral | Evening, cool weather |
The common upgrade path: buyers who've worn the EDT for years and want more depth either move to Profondo (same marine direction, more contemporary) or Profumo (darker, more incense-forward, discontinued). Profumo has a cult following among buyers who caught it before discontinuation and stock up when they find it.
Acqua Di Gio EDT, 5.0★ across 109 PerfumeBox reviews
Marine accord, bergamot, and citrus up front. Rosemary and jasmine in the heart. Clean amber and wood at the base. Moderate projection, 5 to 7 hours longevity. Sits closer to skin than most people expect. The version that set the template for every fresh aquatic men's fragrance that came after it.
"I first started wearing Acqua di Gio when I lived in Italy. After returning to the US I couldn't let go of such a fresh and elegant smell. I make sure this Eau de toilette is never missing in my life."
Andres Pena, verified PerfumeBox buyer
"I have been using this product for a long time. Many many times a lady would say 'Wow' you smell great. Recently switched to this company, good service and much cheaper than my old provider."
James V Tonton, verified PerfumeBox buyer
Who should skip Acqua Di Gio EDT: Anyone who wants a fragrance with strong projection. It sits close to skin after the first hour. For more presence in the same family,
Profondo EDP projects further and carries longer.
The most distinctive version. Same marine opening but incense, patchouli, and woody labdanum push the dry-down into much darker territory. More formal and more intense than the EDT. Discontinued by Giorgio Armani, which is why buyers who love it buy in bulk when they find stock.
"Great smelling fragrance, good for wearing out or in the office! Received a compliment the very first time I wore it. I bought a smaller bottle like a month ago and bought a big bottle as a spare since it's discontinued."
Jose Rivera, verified PerfumeBox buyer
Launched in 2020. More depth than the EDT, seaweed and mineral accords giving it a character the original doesn't have. For buyers who've worn the EDT for years and want the same direction but with more substance underneath.
Armani Code: Giorgio Armani Cologne for Men
Armani Code launched in 2004 and has expanded into several variants. The original EDT is still the one most people mean when they search for Armani cologne for men.
Armani Code EDT, 5.0★ across 22 PerfumeBox reviews
Bergamot and lemon open, star anise and olive blossom in the heart, leather and tobacco at the base. Warmer and more oriental than Acqua Di Gio. The EDT is the lighter and more wearable version: day, office, casual. Multiple buyers note the longevity on skin and clothes.
"There are so many flankers to this that I feel it gets overlooked. I bought Profumo first and it's dark, formal and pretty strong. This on the other hand is lighter with a beautiful citrus opening and much more wearable, to work, casual, or it can go fancy too."
Matthew Robbins, verified PerfumeBox buyer
Armani Code EDP, 5.0★ across 15 PerfumeBox reviews
The richer, darker version. More tobacco and leather in the base, stronger projection, better suited to evenings and cooler months. Buyers who find the EDT too light tend to keep the EDP for occasions.
The freshest Code variant. Bergamot and citrus-forward, lighter base than either EDT or EDP. Built for summer and daytime when the standard Code would read too warm.
The most-searched Code variant after the original. Soft, warm, powdery cashmere accord with rose and vanilla underneath. A different direction from the leather-tobacco base of Code EDT. The powdery cashmere and vanilla base makes it a warmer, quieter wearing experience than Code EDT or Code EDP. For cooler evenings when you want presence without projection.
The most casual variant in the Code family. Marine and citrus, lighter sillage. For buyers who want Code DNA in a more versatile, everyday summer format.
Armani Si and the Women's Perfume Lineup
Browse the full women's fragrance range at PerfumeBox.
Armani Si EDP, 5.0★ across 24 PerfumeBox reviews
Launched in 2013. Blackcurrant and freesia on the opening, rose and iris in the heart, warm patchouli and vanilla at the base. The most currently distributed women's Armani fragrance. Good longevity and broad appeal.
A more intense take on the Si DNA. Same rose and vanilla direction but the base runs deeper and the projection is stronger. For buyers who wear Si and want more presence.
Mint, jasmine, aquatic accord on the opening, brown sugar and cedar at the base. Fresher and lighter than Si. Better for warmer months and situations where Si's warmth would read heavy.
"Absolutely LOVE this fresh fragrance, clean and crisp smelling, not sweet. My boyfriend loves it too. My only comment is the scent doesn't last very long, even after spraying all the important pulse points. I definitely will buy again."
Ginger Garbarini, verified PerfumeBox buyer
The longevity note in that review is accurate. Acqua Di Gioia is a light, transparent fragrance. For longer wear, Armani Si handles that job better.
Launched in 2020. It opens bright and citrus-floral, then tuberose takes over in the heart before vanilla and cedarwood settle it into a warm base. Longevity is strong at 8 to 10 hours. For buyers who find Armani Si too warm and Acqua Di Gioia too light, My Way sits comfortably between them. It works across more seasons than either.
Litchi, raspberry, rose, sandalwood. Feminine, warm, long-wearing. A consistent top-10 seller in the Armani collection at PerfumeBox. Buyers specifically searching this fragrance out are usually existing wearers who know what they want and can't find it stocked reliably elsewhere.
Bergamot, apple, and grapefruit up front, rose and amber in the base. Lighter and more casual than Code EDT. A consistent seller for daily wear.
Giorgio Armani Fragrances You Can't Find Anywhere Else
This section covers discontinued and hard-to-find Armani fragrances that PerfumeBox keeps in stock when most retailers don't. The reviews for these products consistently tell the same story.
Launched in the early 1990s, discontinued at most major retailers. Floral, citrusy, with a warm musky base. Buyers who've worn it for 20 years search for it specifically here.
"You fall in love with a perfume, it becomes your signature scent. Then suddenly your perfume is discontinued. You cry, you try to move on. Years pass and you've tried 40 different perfumes hoping to find a new signature scent but nothing compares. All hope is lost! And then out of the blue you stumble upon The Perfume Box. You see that they carry your perfume. You place an order, it arrives quickly, and when you see it you almost want to cry. And that's how it should be, for life."
Nancy Crandall, verified PerfumeBox buyer
The original Emporio Armani men's fragrance. Woody, warm, clean. Discontinued at most mainstream retailers.
"We were stoked that we were able to order our old school Armani that is NOT available in stores anymore from your company! THANK YOU! It smells fabulous just as we remember!"
Misti Chavez, verified PerfumeBox buyer
The original Giorgio Armani men's fragrance from 1984. Clean, fougere-style, bergamot and cedarwood. Hard to find at mainstream retailers. Has buyers who have worn it for over 40 years and refuse to switch.
Raspberry, pear, sandalwood. A modern Emporio Armani feminine fragrance with limited distribution. Buyers specifically come to PerfumeBox because they can't find it elsewhere.
"Always get tons of compliments, and it lasts for hours! This company always has all the fragrances I can't find anymore at great prices."
Printess Perkins, verified PerfumeBox buyer
Fragrance Notes at a Glance
Acqua Di Gio EDT
| Top | Marine Accord, Bergamot, Citrus |
| Heart | Rosemary, Jasmine, Cedarwood |
| Base | White Musk, Oakmoss, Amber |
Acqua Di Gio Profumo
| Top | Marine Accord, Bergamot |
| Heart | Geranium, Incense, Patchouli |
| Base | Labdanum, Woody Notes |
Armani Code EDT
| Top | Bergamot, Lemon, Star Anise |
| Heart | Olive Blossom, Guaiac Wood |
| Base | Leather, Tobacco, Vanilla |
Armani Si EDP
| Top | Blackcurrant, Freesia |
| Heart | Rose, Iris, Neroli |
| Base | Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber |
Acqua Di Gioia EDP
| Top | Mint, Jasmine, Peach |
| Heart | Aquatic Accord, Brown Sugar |
| Base | Cedarwood, Labdanum, Musk |
How Giorgio Armani Compares
Both are benchmark clean fragrances built for daily wear without demanding attention. Acqua Di Gio is more aquatic and marine, with a slightly saltier character. CK One is greener and more citrus-tea forward. Acqua Di Gio reads more traditionally masculine. CK One is fully unisex. Both sit close to skin. Most buyers who wear one have tried the other at some point. They serve the same brief but the marine-versus-green-tea difference is enough that people tend to settle firmly on one side.
Both are warm, spiced men's fragrances suited to evening and cooler-month wear. La Nuit de L'Homme is spicier and drier, with lavender and cardamom prominent from the start. Armani Code is warmer and smoother, with star anise and olive blossom giving it a more Mediterranean character. La Nuit de L'Homme projects more assertively. Code settles into a warmer, more skin-close finish. La Nuit opens with more edge. Code opens cleaner and earns its warmth slowly. Both are strong evening choices and which reads better often comes down to skin chemistry.
Both are benchmark fresh women's fragrances built around Mediterranean freshness. Light Blue is crisper and more citrus-forward, with Sicilian lemon doing most of the work. Acqua Di Gioia has more aquatic freshness and a slightly sweeter mint character. Both sit light on skin and both have been consistent bestsellers for over a decade. Buyers who find Light Blue a touch sharp tend to prefer Di Gioia's softer opening. Buyers who find Di Gioia a touch sweet tend to go back to Light Blue.
