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Acqua di Giò and Profondo: The Difference Between the Versions and Prices in Kuwait

Last updated: 10 October 2026

Short answer: The Acqua di Giò fragrances in our store go in two directions: the Eau de Parfum, Parfum and Elixir are three different takes on the scent of the sea, starting with green and marine and ending with violet and leather, while Profondo is a separate line that goes to the “depths of the sea” with cypress, musk and resins. The most affordable start in our store is the Profondo Eau de Toilette, 50 ml, at KWD 41.800, and the classic Eau de Parfum is KWD 59.600 for 100 ml.

Where does the scent of the sea come from in a perfume?

No essential oil can be extracted from the sea, so the marine notes in perfumes are accords that the perfumer builds from materials evoking salty air and sea spray. That is why “marine” differs from one perfume to another: it can be green and fresh, salty and mineral, or just a touch behind the woods. Acqua di Giò shows all three shades.

Acqua di Giò: three takes on the sea

  • Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum (100 ml): the closest to the classic scent. Marine notes with green mandarin and sage over vetiver and patchouli; Armani describes it as a clean composition.
  • Acqua Di Gio Parfum (50 ml): moves from water towards wood. Armani describes it as woody aquatic, with bergamot, rosemary and incense in front, so it becomes calmer and warmer.
  • Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Elixir (50 ml): Armani presents it as the highest concentration it has reached in men’s Acqua di Giò. Its axis is an intense violet accord with leather and patchouli, and the sea is only a touch.
  • Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu (125 ml): its description and concentration are not confirmed by us, so its scent is not compared here.
VersionSizePricePrice per ml
Eau de Parfum100 mlKWD 59.600KWD 0.596
Parfum50 mlKWD 48.650KWD 0.973
Elixir50 mlKWD 57.550KWD 1.151
Absolu125 mlKWD 53.900KWD 0.431

Prices from our store on 10 October 2026. The sizes differ between versions, so the price per ml is a fairer comparison than the bottle price.

Profondo: the sea from the depths

Armani presents Profondo as a journey to the depths of the sea. It is a perfume with its own formula, not a stronger concentration of Acqua di Giò:

  • Acqua Di Gio Profondo Eau de Parfum: salty marine notes with cypress, lavender and rosemary, finished with patchouli and musk. The cypress gives it a dry, coniferous green that sets it apart from the classic Eau de Parfum.
  • Acqua Di Gio Profondo Parfum: bergamot, cardamom, green mandarin, lavender and cypress over cistus absolute, immortelle and patchouli. Cistus is a shrub that gives labdanum resin, with a balsamic, ambery scent and a hint of leather, which makes this version warmer than the Profondo Eau de Parfum.
  • Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo Eau de Toilette: its notes are not confirmed by us, so they are not described here.
Profondo50 ml100 ml200 ml
Eau de ToiletteKWD 41.800KWD 51.400—
Eau de ParfumKWD 43.150KWD 59.600KWD 79.500
ParfumKWD 48.650KWD 65.300KWD 89.750

In the Profondo Eau de Parfum, the price per ml in the 200 ml size is less than half of what it is in the 50 ml size.

This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo Eau de Toilette

Price range: 41.800 KWD through 51.400 KWD
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Acqua Di Gio Profondo Eau de Parfum

Price range: 43.150 KWD through 79.500 KWD
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Acqua Di Gio Profondo Parfum

Price range: 48.650 KWD through 89.750 KWD

A similar name: Acqua di Gioia

Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum Intense is not part of Acqua di Giò; it is another line that Armani lists among its women’s fragrances, and for the Intense version it names citrus, Damask rose and cedarwood. The two names are close in spelling and sound, so care is needed when ordering.

Questions not answered above

Which Acqua di Giò for the office in summer?

The classic Eau de Parfum, as the lightest and closest to marine freshness. The Parfum, the Elixir and the Profondo Parfum are better for evenings and cooler months.

Is the classic Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette available?

Not in our store at the moment. The Eau de Toilette available is from Profondo, identified by the word Profondo on the box.

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