Die r/fragrance-Community betrachtet Acqua di Gio als einen Klassiker und hochgeschätzten Duft mit frischen und sauberen Charakteristiken, die sowohl Männer als auch Frauen ansprechen. Während das Original für seine Vielseitigkeit beliebt ist, sind Flanker-Versionen (besonders Absolu) umstritten – einige loben ihre einzigartigen Qualitäten, während andere sie als harsch oder unnötig verschieden vom ursprünglichen DNA empfinden. Die Leistung wird durchgehend als eine Stärke der Reformulierungen hervorgehoben.
Positiv
Fresh, clean, and versatile scent suitable for multiple occasions
Good performance with solid longevity (4+ hours reported)
Unisex appeal with compliment-getting power
Multiple flankers available (Absolu, Profumo) offering variety
Negativ
Original version has weak performance and projection compared to reformulations
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What's the difference between Tender Milk and Acqua di Gio?+
Tender Milk is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Il Profumiere (2008) dominated by Almond accords. Acqua di Gio is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Giorgio Armani (1996) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 1 accord: Floral.
By community rating, Tender Milk scores 3.90/5 vs Acqua di Gio at 4.12/5. Acqua di Gio's standout strength: Fresh, clean, and versatile scent suitable for multiple occasions. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Tender Milk and Acqua di Gio smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Acqua di Gio: Die r/fragrance-Community betrachtet Acqua di Gio als einen Klassiker und hochgeschätzten Duft mit frischen und sauberen Charakteristiken, die sowohl Männer als auch Frauen ansprechen.
Which lasts longer, Tender Milk or Acqua di Gio?+
Acqua di Gio: Good performance with solid longevity (4+ hours reported) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Tender Milk vs Acqua di Gio?+
Tender Milk scores highest for winter wear; Acqua di Gio scores highest for summer wear. Tender Milk leans daytime, Acqua di Gio leans daytime.
Absolu flanker perceived as harsh or synthetic by some users
Profumo has a piney/incense character that doesn't appeal to all
Absolu discontinued, making it difficult to find at reasonable prices
