When it comes to an oceanic fragrance crafted by one of the most famous Italian houses, how can one not instinctively think of the iconic Acqua Di Gio fragrance by Armani? Since 1996, this scent has plunged us into the heart of the Atlantic Ocean on a beautiful summer day.
Acqua Di Gio Special Bend, the new aquatic fragrance from Armani
After reinterpreting its iconic fragrance Armani Code into a version called Armani Code Special Bend in 2015, the Armani house decided to repeat the experience. This time, it is its iconic juice Acqua Di Gio that has, in turn, received its own reinterpretation. This fall 2017, Acqua Di Gio becomes Acqua Di Gio Special Bend. It thus takes the form of a great classic of perfumery, namely an aquatic and aromatic fragrance. Yet it lacks nothing in modernity and has plenty of charm to win over the hearts of men.
The maritime inspiration of the Acqua Di Gio fragrances
The Acqua Di Gio saga draws inspiration from a unique place where the designer Giorgio Armani likes to recharge between collections. It is the island of Pantelleria. This place suspended between sky and sea plays with shadow and light and plunges man into the heart of a soothing nature. It is in this Mediterranean place that the Italian house drew its inspiration to craft a fragrance evocative of natural elements. Just like its predecessors, Acqua Di Gio Special Bend is a fragrance intended for a man in perfect harmony with nature. It offers us the image of a man's face facing the distant horizon drawn by the sea. Acqua Di Gio Special Bend is all at once: balanced, powerful, wild and sensual.
The new aromatic facet of Acqua Di Gio Special Bend
Still drawing inspiration from the sea, Acqua Di Gio Special Bend this time places greater emphasis on its aromatic side. Its composition opens with an immense sensation of freshness. Bergamot, a typically Italian citrus fruit, brings a gentle bitterness here. It is paired with aquatic notes. Then the aromatic breath of this fragrance quickly stands out in its heart. Geranium provides its elegance while letting a more peppery sensation float through. It is paired with rosemary and sage and offers a true plunge into the heart of Mediterranean lands. Finally, Acqua Di Gio Special Bend gradually gains depth. It ends with a bewitching and mysterious duo of patchouli and incense.
An understated and refined bottle signed Armani
From then on, all that remains is to discover the new bottle from the Armani house. It has managed to preserve the same codes as its predecessors. Its silhouette is virile without being overly ornate. Its line is understated and its angles are rounded. Thus, just like its scent, its aesthetic pairs power with elegance. Its formerly frosted matte glass has this time given way to an opaque matte black. Indeed, this was already used in the previous version, Acqua Di Gio Profumo. On the other hand, its former silvery hues have completely disappeared in favor of a more golden color that speaks volumes about the refinement and sun-kissed character of this fragrance.