Acqua di Gio vs Basic Instinct
People who smelled both call them a good match, and most agree. Basic Instinct is sweeter.
- Giorgio Armani · 1996Acqua di Gio
- Van Gils · Eau de Toilette · 2002Basic Instinct
How alike are they?
Most agree
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Basic Instinct is sweeter.
How they wear
Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on lots of votes
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on lots of votes
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans masculineBased on lots of votes
Leans masculineBased on many votes
What they're made of
Acqua di Gio
Main accords
- Citrus
- Aromatic
- Marine
- Floral
- Fresh
- Fresh spicy
Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
Basic Instinct
Main accords
- Aquatic
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Fresh
- Ozonic
- Green
Top notes
- lavender
- melon
- nutmeg
- pineapple
- bergamot
- blackcurrant
- cucumber
- mandarin orange
Heart notes
Which one is for you?
Pick Acqua di Gio if…
- you want one that is less sweet
Pick Basic Instinct if…
- you want one that is sweeter