Side-by-side comparison of Essential by Lacoste Fragrances and Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani
Lacoste Fragrances
Giorgio Armani
| Attribute | Essential | Acqua di Gio |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lacoste Fragrances | Giorgio Armani |
| Year | 2005 | 1996 |
| Rating | 3.93 | 4.12 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Total Notes | 8 | 25 |
52 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.8
/10
The r/fragrance community views Acqua di Gio as a classic, well-regarded fragrance with fresh and clean characteristics that appeal to both men and women. While the original is beloved for its versatility, flanker versions (especially Absolu) are polarizing, with some praising their unique qualities while others find them harsh or unnecessarily different from the original DNA. Performance is consistently noted as a strength of the reformulations.