Head to head
Chanel Bleu de Chanel and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Pour Homme are often compared by people choosing between the two. Bleu de Chanel is a woody fragrance and Acqua di Giò Pour Homme an aquatic one, and they share lemon, bergamot, jasmine and cedar. They are quite different fragrances that happen to be compared because they compete for the same buyer.
Bleu de Chanel stands apart with grapefruit, mint and ginger, while Acqua di Giò Pour Homme brings neroli, marine notes and rosemary. Bleu de Chanel lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (strong against moderate). Acqua di Giò Pour Homme is the cheaper one: about $110 against $155 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Bleu de ChanelChanel | Acqua di Giò Pour HommeGiorgio Armani | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $155 · 3.4 oz | $110 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2014 | 1996 |
| Family | Woody, Aromatic | Aquatic, Citrus |
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Bergamot | Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Marine notes |
| Heart notes | Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine | Jasmine, Rosemary, Calone |
| Base notes | Incense, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver | Patchouli, Cedar, Musk |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Moderate |
| Projection | Strong | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Summer, Fall | Spring, Summer |
| Occasions | Office, Everyday, Formal event, Date | Everyday, Office, Sport |
| Style | Elegant, Urban, Fresh | Fresh, Sporty, Natural |
Chanel
$155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
A woody aromatic of quiet elegance. Sparkling citrus settles onto incense and creamy sandalwood: the navy suit of perfumery.
Choose Bleu de Chanel if you want longer wear, stronger projection and something better suited to cold weather.
Giorgio Armani
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Aquatic
The aquatic icon of the nineties: sea breeze, salty citrus and clean musk. It smells like skin after a swim in the Mediterranean.
Choose Acqua di Giò Pour Homme if you want a lower price, a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and something better suited to warm weather.
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Take the quizBleu de Chanel lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (strong against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Acqua di Giò Pour Homme is the cheaper one: about $110 against $155 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share lemon, bergamot, jasmine and cedar. They are quite different fragrances that happen to be compared because they compete for the same buyer.
For spring and summer, Acqua di Giò Pour Homme is the better fit. For fall and winter, Bleu de Chanel is the better fit. Bleu de Chanel is at its best in spring, summer and fall, and Acqua di Giò Pour Homme in spring and summer.
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