Perry Ellis
360 Red
Price
$25–$50
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Perry Ellis 360 Red is a community alternative.
Office SafeCasual
masculine
Reddit
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What it smells like
The Scent File profile
Opens with a bright, citrus-forward burst — lemon and bergamot sharpened by grapefruit — before the aquatic note arrives and pulls everything toward cool, salt-tinged air. The heart is clean and breezy rather than deep, sitting close to the skin with moderate projection that doesn't crowd a room. The dry-down settles into soft cedarwood grounded by musk, leaving a barely-there woody warmth that lingers quietly for hours. Sillage is polished and inoffensive — deliberately so — Best worn in warm weather or office settings; approachable enough for daily use by anyone who wants clean and uncomplicated.
The Scent File Pick
Armaf
Blue Homme
$25–$35
Widely cited as a clone of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio.
Community-reported
Accuracy
Close, with tells
6/10
Longevity
4/10
Projection
8/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jun 2026
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Lisboa
Price
$25–$50
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Lisboa by Zara is a community alternative.
Office SafeCasual
masculine
Reddit
Paris Hilton
Just Me for Men
Price
$25–$50
No score yet
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Paris Hilton Just Me is a community alternative.
Office SafeCasual
masculine
Reddit
Reformulation Notice
Reformulated across several eras; the 2019–2024 batches are widely reported as weaker than the earlier Luxury-products era (2000–2019), with noticeably reduced longevity and a thinner salty-calone character. Batches before ~2015 (5–6 digit codes) are the enthusiast-preferred vintage.
Read full reformulation history →Is the original worth it?
Is Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio worth $85?
No dupe here clears accuracy 7 — the best is Armaf Blue Homme at accuracy 6. This is a hard scent to clone, so the original still holds a real edge over the budget field. Worth it if the exact accord is what you're after. One caveat: the current formula is flagged as reformulated, so today's bottle may differ from the version that built its reputation — factor that into the premium.
Save ~$60 with the dupeOriginal $85
The top dupe of Giorgio Armani's Acqua di Gio is Blue Homme by Armaf, scoring 6/10 for accuracy and 4/10 for longevity. At $25, it's a 60% match to the $85 original — saving roughly $60 per bottle. Below: 3 more dupes, each marked with how well its score is backed.
Frequently Asked
What is the best dupe for Acqua di Gio?
Based on owner reports, the highest-accuracy dupe for Acqua di Gio is Blue Homme by Armaf — a Close, with tells match (6/10 accuracy, longevity 4/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.
What does Acqua di Gio smell like?
Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani is a aquatic/fresh/woody scent built on lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, aquatic, cedarwood, musk. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.
What perfume is similar to Acqua di Gio?
The closest scents to Acqua di Gio by shared notes are Lacoste L.12.12 White, Louis Vuitton Immensité, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Profumo. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Acqua di Gio.
How are Acqua di Gio dupes scored?
Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
Are the dupe recommendations for Acqua di Gio sponsored?
No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.
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