Acqua Di Gio Special Blend

Its salty freshness never stops intoxicating men. Its elegant sillage, meanwhile, makes them more seductive. This best-seller of masculine perfumery is considered one of the greatest fragrances from the Armani house. Today, the house has decided to pay tribute to it and to create an entirely new version named Acqua Di Gio Special Bend.

Acqua Di Gio Special Bend, a more aromatic take on its predecessors

Acqua Di Gio Special Bend is a fragrance that draws inspiration, just like its predecessors, from the island of Pantelleria. This patch of land lost in the middle of the Mediterranean is an iconic place for Giorgio Armani. He likes to recharge there between creations and has made it his favorite source of inspiration. This is how he came up with the idea of crafting a fragrance evoking natural elements, playing with shadow and light. Initially, Acqua Di Gio was a very citrus marine juice. Then, in 2012, it became Acqua Di Gio Essenza, bringing a more aromatic and woody edge to its original breath.

In 2015, it also transformed into Acqua Di Gio Profumo, this time highlighting its contrasts and forcefully staging the encounter between sea and rock. Today, its aromatic breath is back and its freshness is still ever-present. Acqua Di Gio Special Bend opens with an invigorating pairing of bergamot and a marine accord. Then geranium takes over, bringing a somewhat peppery floral elegance. It is paired with typically Mediterranean ingredients such as sage and rosemary. Finally, the virility of Acqua Di Gio Special Bend comes through in its sillage with an addition of patchouli paired with the mysterious aura of incense.

Jason Morgan, face of the campaign for Acqua Di Gio Special Bend

From then on, all that was missing was a male face to anchor the marketing of this fragrance. Once again, the Armani house chose Jason Morgan. The American model has been the ambassador of the Italian house since 2012. His blue-eyed gaze fits perfectly with the idea one has of the magnetism of the ocean. Likewise, his blond hair and perfectly sculpted body are not unwelcome to women.

Armani adds a touch of refinement to its Acqua Di Gio bottle

Finally, as for the bottle, Armani chose to reuse its iconic bottle. Understated and elegant, this bottle wonderfully respects the aesthetic codes of the Armani house. Its silhouette is both virile while having understated, slightly rounded lines. Its matte black color is particularly elegant. Finally, the sun-kissed refinement of Acqua Di Gio Special Bend is further emphasized by the golden accents added to the packaging of this fragrance.