An intense, refined reinterpretation of the classic Acqua di Giò — merging marine freshness and citrus with warm woody-patchouli notes for a deeply masculine, long-lasting scent.
Acqua di Giò Absolu (launched in 2018, created by Alberto Morillas) captures the elemental tension between water and wood. It opens with a vibrant aquatic-bergamot accord and light citrus facets, transitioning through a herbaceous floral heart of rosemary, geranium, and lavender. The base unfolds into smoky, sensual depths of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean, and labdanum — creating an elegant, mature fragrance that douses the freshness of the sea in warm, rich wood.
Alcohol Denat.; Fragrance (Parfum); Aqua (Water); Marine accord; Bergamot; Calone; Grapefruit; Rosemary; Geranium; Lavender; Patchouli (Guatemala); Vetiver; Tonka bean; Labdanum
Fragrance Family: Woody-Aquatic (Woody Fougere)
Key Notes:
Top: Marine accord, Bergamot, Grapefruit
Heart: Rosemary, Geranium, Lavender
Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Labdanum
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
Launch Year: 2018
Performance:
Longevity: ~6–8 hours
Sillage: Moderate to strong on initial spray, then skin-close
Ideal For: Day-to-night wear, year-round use; especially suited for confident, sophisticated men
Bottle Design: Refillable rugged glass bottle with an ash wood-inspired cap — merging aquatic clarity with earthy elegance
