Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio is another perfect cologne just for men.

It’s no secret that I believe a man should be well groomed. Being well groomed is a habit I practiced long before getting my head shaved in basic training. After playing catch with my Dad in the backyard, Mom always demanded that we clean up before sitting at the dinner table. Selecting the right fragrance is similar, you’ve got to make the right choice based upon where you are going and the demeanor you want to portray. Fitting the casual build for me is Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio for Men by Giorgio Armani.


Armani markets this cologne as a fragrance, “Inspired by a Mediterranean island refuge, it captures the essence of paradise.” Acqua di Gio is a sumptuous and dazzling and expressive masculine cologne with characteristics of fruitiness, herbs and woodiness. It imparts a breezy citrusy top note giving it a sharp, clean scent. One of the middle notes is rosemary an aromatic herb in the mint family known for its brilliantly refreshing scent embellishing the colognes vigor and briskness. Another middle note is jasmine providing a smooth and energetic feeling as if it was hand picked by Giorgio to spice things up. The woody base notes offer an essence reminiscent of the aroma of freshly cut wood dried on a sun-drenched beach.


The lastingness of this cologne is wonderful, especially with the synergism imparted by the harmonious sensory notes included. All in all, the ingredients work together producing an effect greater than the ingredients ever could have achieved independently. After a morning application Acqua di Gio lasts the entire day. Winter is over, the sun is out, the weather's warming up and without a doubt, Acqua di Gio is ideal for the spring weather. No need to layer this scent and you don’t have to bathe in it either. My recommendation is to spray sparingly. You can always add more latter, but it's impossible to tone down if you sprayed too much so spray and walk away.


This 3.4 ounce eau de toilette spray originally introduced in 1996 is one of the newer colognes that has made a huge impact on the fragrance industry for men. The frosty designed bottle, which features the designer’s name, is expressive yet relaxed. It's a little bit luxurious and but imparts a big and bold feel of cleanness. The spray pump is easy to use emitting a fine mist the clings to the skin like morning dew.


Acqua di Gio is a great cologne to wear with a pair of vintage jeans found at the secondhand store. Forget about the starch, simplify your routine and go for the true causal look with your leather flip-flops and cool spring cologne. The whole idea is not be like everyone else, I’ve received wonderful responses when dressing casual and wearing this cologne. I hate sounding like a cliché, but clothes may make the man, but it the fragrance that makes him fabulous. Why not get a bottle of Acqua di Gio and wear it when you merely want to be cool. You're an easygoing spirit who likes to chill and relax, then I’ve found the perfect match.