NEW Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo 2024 FIRST IMPRESSIONS - Better Than The OG?

[@kevino73]

I have to be honest. I'm a little confused as to what Armani is trying to accomplish here? It seems like they're essentially creating the same fragrance with slight tweaks with each release, and I'm curious how the public is going to receive it. I guess this is their answer to the Y line, or the Sauvage line.

[@jdmb03]

Rebottled Profondo and Parfum to jive with their eco-friendly refillable bottles. Not much difference in the juice.

[@BrianK_70]

I prefer this approach to reformulation or cutting oil percentages without any way for consumers to know until they've spent their money. This way you always know what you're buying and hopefully the retailers will have to list them as separate items for sale.

[@SamiiRSMT]

What Sauvage line? Their latest flanker was Elixir, since then Armani has released 4 ADG flankers

[@ryansackett6521]

It seems as if they are going to slowly fade the OG Profundo out, and highlight the newer, and perfect the formula.

[@Gungrave123]

the mass consumer doesn't even know what a "note breakdown" is

[@aaronoldenburger3436]

Profondo is the fragrance i get the most compliments with, almost every time i wear it. Top 3 designer for me

[@ShmurdaaaA]

Are they discontinuing the old version?

[@aaronoldenburger3436]

@@ShmurdaaaA looks like it

[@Manul23392]

Profondo is the most generic smelling blue cologne. Profumo/Parfum is the best and stands out.

[@aaronoldenburger3436]

@@Manul23392 that's your opinion. I don't like the profumo and find it way overrated.

[@accradata]

I'm doing my absolute best to enjoy Profondo, but I really can't say I like it anymore than Legend Spirit or something a fraction of the price. It just doesn't have anything great to me personally. Glad you like it though 👍

[@hectoribarra1245]

I love that Giorgio Armani keeps pumping out the endless Acqua di Gio flankers. I like the variety since ADG is my favorite fragrance line. I live in mostly hot climate here in northern California so, naturally, most of my collection is "blue", fresh, citrus, or aquatics. Looking forward to reviews of the rebottled EDT (2024) & EDP (2024), also the new Profondo Parfum.

[@Shivrz4202]

I live in NorCal too but all my fragrances are winter frags lol

[@simpa256]

I can make this review for you. EDT is more greener, its not as stale aquatic fruity that it was. Thus its more what EDT was in 1996. Parfum is heavy on pachuli and incense with little aquatic undertone, very much what Profumo was in 2016, just a tad bit weaker. EDP is in between, you can smell the pacbuli, some incense and more aquatic fruity accord. Profondo old vs new is more or less what Ash said while Profodo Parfum is the same Progondo minus the mineralic notes. It is thus less fresh, more sweet. Way less character and is borderline boring but I like it more as its Profondo without the mineral notes which didnt sit well with me.

[@danielcory4867]

Ignore people saying you take too long. Most people don’t go into depth like you do. Love your content man

[@weirdversions]

Nice Twin Peaks t-shirt! Got me thinking what would a Twin Peak based fragrance smell like. I would call it Garmonbozia Elixir lol

[@johnnyo2654]

Know you love the adg line, but still thanks for going out of the way to get the new profundo and provide your thoughts on it before it is here in the states. Looking forward to trying it based on your review.

[@johnirl1]

I cant wait to get this - i have been a fan of Profondo for some time but wished it was less herbaceous and mor fresh and sweet - so i turned to Azzaro Chrome Extreme that has these qualities. ACE has now been discontinued so it's music to my ears that Profondo now has these tweaks, can't wait. Also i love to see Ash's slightly emotional conclusion of the video, relieved that this beautiful fragrance has been enhanced ❤

[@Fresh_Indeed]

ADG profondo is my fav ADG as well. I never got an "egg" vibe from profondo but I very much did with Bulgari Aqua Atlantique.

[@Peepman52]

Yea someone told me it smells like rotten eggs rotten lemons gotten no compliments and people hate it lol. Maybe I have a bad batch but I don’t think so. It’s just not a pleasant sent at all I’m so confused how people like that

[@MrMelonMan96]

Woah I remember that line from Bvlgari it was so hyped back in the day

[@Flamma777]

@@Peepman52wear perfumes for yourself not for compliments. Don’t buy from online discounters because they’ll send you a spoiled batch you get what you pay for

[@TheSpaniard80]

Bizzare this. I’ve seen a couple people say this about Aqua Atlantique. However, for me, it is an absolute banger of a summer scent. An EDP version would’ve been the one for performance tho…

[@Eagles883]

@@Flamma777Colognes spoil??

[@Dr.Ijaz_ab]

Today I received mine, and as you mentioned, when it dried down, it had a fresher and sweeter scent, resembling Absolu to some extent.

[@johnjenkins777]

I’m excited to try the new Aqua Dio Profondo. I do have a back up bottle of Profondo.

[@kevjames]

Thank you! I went and got the new 2024 EDP Profondo right after watching your video, and you are dead on. I'm obsessed with the improved rendition and am so glad I caught your channel. Thank you!

[@Forzasge1822]

Does is smell different? I testet the older profondo and like it

[@247soli]

The fact that an actual perfumer can describe a fragrance as detailed and completely as you can in less than half the time is incredible.

[@martinstajer1826]

Ash really activated the mode you use when you need to write a paper with as much words as possible with resaying stuff all over again until he gets to the point 😅

[@marcusmoeller7825]

Dude, the OG Profondo is my #1 during the summer. The scent it self and the bottle is just amazing to me. I would love to have the OG version in my collection for the rest of my life. Hope they bring it back one day 🙏🏻.

[@slhines7]

Has the OG Profondo been discontinued?

[@umpus]

Just buy like 5 bottles now. They're still selling it.

[@simonf57]

Yeah I picked up a 125ml this week

[@juanjerez6370]

This is my favorite designer fragrance, So I’m glad that they tweaked it and made it even better.. Awesome video Ash!

[@Maverick89071]

Great review Ash! Given that ADG Profondo is my first love, I've been anxious to hear how the new iteration smells. Do you think if we have the original Profondo, do we really need the new 2024 iteration? Or would it be redundant to own both? Thanks!

[@VS-iv5uw]

Thanks Ashton idk if the bottle I got is bad (bought it off ebay (never again)) but I will definitely be checking it out, and wait for the parfum as well. Which I really do hope you give your opinion about and tell which one is better for you.

[@Snake-filledChimp]

This sounds pretty nice. I blind bought a 4.2oz of Profondo a few years ago, and I've never been in love with it. It's just ok to me - I do find that it has that little sharp "funk" note and is overall kind of abrasive - not smooth enough for me.

[@buddhist1983]

i thought i was going crazy haha, nobody is talking about that funk note, it reminds me of the gross smell of wet seaweed at a beach 😂

[@matthewpraayjr.9797]

If you are in love with it, I would buy it off of you

[@sumgi1537]

yea it has that weird sharp and piercing almost BO note. Tygar has it too kind of, as well as Fierce

[@Snake-filledChimp]

@@matthewpraayjr.9797 I'll hang onto and keep wearing it - can't be head-over-heels over them all, I suppose.

[@Curseoftheblade3453]

I'd be interested to have you compare this new ADG Profondo 2024 with Azzaro Chrome Extreme now that some of the green notes have been toned down.

[@kwwvo8vy]

Yeaaa

[@bryanzamora426]

Where I can purchase fragrances in europe from usa?

[@MoMoneyNoProbz]

Sounds like they kinda made it closer to Profondo lights…. Which is sweeter and semi fresher?

[@jdmb03]

Fast forward to 4:50.

[@123chrissti]

I bought profundo because of your review, and love it! I dont if its just me but it kinda reminds me of bvlgari aqua amara , 2024 doesnt have that beachy salty scent im going to get back up old profundo bottles 😅

[@austinhindman8846]

The first fragrance I bought was starwalker just on a whim with no knowledge. My second designer was a bottle of the original profondo. I am looking forward to this new version when it is actually available.

[@mikebardenmusic]

I'm getting this in the mail today based on your review here. I didn't get along with Profumo and am hoping this will work better for me. Also, I like the Twin Peaks shirt.

[@youngpgritzz6123]

what would you rather get: ADQ Parfum or the new profondo?

[@brent.]

Profondo EDP

[@Use2FACTAUTH]

Excited to get my nose on it, sadly joined the fragrance community shorty after Profumo was discontinued

[@joshuawise1411]

I'm selling a bottle 4.2oz haha

[@acevedobrooklyn]

Here we go... 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 can't wait to buy this

[@hectoribarra1245]

They should have made Profondo EDP 2024 bottle with the blue gradient starting from the bottom to match the new EDP 2024 & kept the new Profondo Parfum as is since it matches the regular Parfum.

[@giofrancotrain18essence]

The edp profondo should have light blue and parfum profondo should have dark blue scheme for everyone will not be confused on thier perfumes.

[@josephogle922]

I wonder how the scent compares to Profondo Lights? Thanks for the first impression review.

[@johngregorio9183]

I'm a collector I've had all the Acqua di Gio for years and I have literally original formulations of some I got to have this love profundo great great summer go to for any occasion

[@chriscampos7217]

Lights is my favorite 👍

[@jingledubz3989]

I’ll check this out just because it’s an ADG. Thanks, Ash! 🤘

[@TangerineTravels]

Does the bottle leak? I know you’ve had problems with those refillables

[@jeremywhite5108]

I will most likely buy the Parfum as well as profondo Parfum.... In 2020 I bought profondo and profumo.... But I do have my eyes on other fantastic scents.... We will see...

[@raccs600]

Which one do u like more out of profondo & profumo

[@HG51_]

I got the edp 2024 today it’s great. Will be rocking this all summer!

[@pkj77]

i looked it up in Denmark size 100 ml for 1.050,00 danish crowns or 152,6$USD even a 200 ml

[@misio87]

Ash, you need to do a re-review of the Parfum. Pepo are saying that the 2024 version smells just like profumo.

[@j-prins61]

I’m curious if there are any similarities or differences between this one and the discontinued profundo lights?

[@LadyGagaFiles]

Is the old bottle refillable?

[@elbori4365]

I tried the 2024 Profundo and my preference is the original. Imo tne new one smells more salty and not as fresh if that makes sense.

[@DVinstapics]

Great to hear, I always found the original Profondo a bit weird smelling on my skin. It hat like a weird sweat like feeling, like body odor, my wife even said it stinks and I bought Profumo instead. Might check it out now to see if it behaves better

[@RodrigoRodriguez-ri7wn]

Dude i finally found a comment that says exactly how profondo smells like i made my gf smell it from my shirt and she said the same thing you said !! 😭😭 i really taught it was gonna smell clean and FRESH 😞 do you think it’s worth the risk if i buy the new prondo parfum ? 😖

[@DVinstapics]

@@RodrigoRodriguez-ri7wn well I personally tested the new Profondo edp 2024 and it reaaaally improved over the old one. I also got to smell the new Parfum and it also is interesting, but honestly for me, I would rather spend my money on otherfresh fragrances from other brands, Aqua di Gio just isn't worth it for a freshie that most of the time goes unobserved

[@RodrigoRodriguez-ri7wn]

@@DVinstapics how is the parfum ?

[@DVinstapics]

@@RodrigoRodriguez-ri7wn it's interesting, not something I would rush to buy though. For me personally I prefer fragrances like Missoni Wave/Parfum, D&G light blue forever, Davidoff Cool Water and ADG Profumo, which I bought in the store after smelling it. Profondo like fragrances don't really give me that wow factor, they are too minaraly/salty/herbaceous fory taste, but you have to test it yourself

[@RodrigoRodriguez-ri7wn]

@@DVinstapics yes I just baught missoni wave and it’s better then the 2 bad smell profondos I baught 😭

[@g.d2450]

another channel said it was identical, guess if i need a backup bottle i will buy one soon as department stores will be selling profondo o.g off cheaper to clear the shelves for new stock soon

[@eddwallis6590]

I wonder if the increase in sweetness is due to the discontinuation of ADG Absolu? And the upcoming Profundo Parfum will be “closer” the the original?

[@emilioaguirre1634]

How similar is the new ADG Profundo Lights?

[@sumgi1537]

id say 75% the same. only difference is that lights has this more balsamic/vinegar smell to it and has this note that thas in Nivea cream if you ever smelled that

[@emilioaguirre1634]

@@sumgi1537 thanks for letting me know.

[@slikjmuzik]

I’m happy to hear they may have handled that weird ‘thing’. I never got egg, but I definitely would get something that would remind me like someone leaving their clothes in the washer overnight and forgetting to stick them in the dryer. It was like a wet rag smell. If they took care of that, I’m gonna be buying bottles and bottles of this new Profondo, because I seriously loved the opening and wished that it had stayed there, but then just dried like a less humid version of the opening.

[@breezly1015]

How does the Profondo 2024 compare with Profondo Lights? I found Profondo Lights to be a bit sweeter as well, is it similar?

[@FK1LoK]

Question… When people say it’s the 2024 release Does this mean the juice was made in 2024? Or it was released on 2024? I got the new bottle with the gradient and I returned it because it said it was a batch from 2023 but do all the bottles with the new design smells the same?

[@Blazntrax81]

As a Profondo lover, I'm gonna have to get this EDP. Is it better than the Parfum one though? 🤔

[@darthmcgee2216]

How do you know which one you're getting?

[@Scentember]

I’ve always loved the matte glass finish of the Profondo. Though the new 2024 Profondo’s profile seems exciting and all, I wish they had kept the same bottle design.

[@PlacestobeVG]

Wait, so this is new and is going to replace the old one? I just went to Armani's website and they seem to be selling the "old" Profondo still. O_O I'm confused

[@samyyyyyyy]

I bet you Armani had to reformulate ADG Profumo and ADG Profondo bc of regulations and decided to change the packaging of the entire line at the same time. Classy move but I got my backup bottles just in case 🤣

[@samyyyyyyy]

@@BourbonInhibitions they knew what they were doing - IFRA regulations change, they ban more and more materials each year, also material costs are up - makes sense to re-formulate and "re-brand" at the same time - 2022 brought ADG EDP and it was refillable, yet they change the bottle still and possibly the fragrance too. 2-Birds, 1-cup - also being refillable is not "Eco-Friendly" it literally creates the same amount of trash if not more from packaging alone 😂

[@aik10101]

They also changed the bottle of the OG acqua di gio. Smelled it in the store but couldn't tell if the juice was changed. Are you getting that soon and are we getting first impressions on that soon?

[@Kasped-xm8yz]

I have it. And it’s different. The OG’s opening is a bit fresher. The 2024 EDT smells like it has been “slimmed” down. Not as many notes as in the OG.

[@Seasniffer1969]

That is the profondo lights gradient. I like it

[@aziboombastic9224]

Would this fragrance be considered a safe blind buy? looking for a new spring to summer time fragrance

[@chrsstheemu]

Prolly

[@umpus]

Yes it's very safe and mass appealing. In the same vein as Prada Ocean EDT.

[@davideanichini6926]

when i’ll can find the new acqua di gio profondo parfum in stores like notino or douglas?

[@Turley30]

Profundo lights was awesome and the bottle was my favorite!!

[@hory1982]

There is no such cologne like "ProfUndo lights" !😂

[@humbertogutierrez9300]

Wore it last night

[@Sam_Stanton]

Glad to hear this is actually new! Also my OG bottle is the lowest performing I have out of 120+ so I'm pleased the performance is better! Will be picking this one up :)

[@EzekielReynolds-n7b]

I just picked up the 2024. For me it smells even better than the original, and that was already one of my top picks. But it doesn’t even last 3 hours, nor does it project more than a foot. I’m telling you when I say it smells like the best blue fragrance, I mean it. But it does NOT last or project. Go find a sample bottle in person, spray it on your skin, go about your day until you buy it. I can’t even get a whiff of it when I try unless my nose is an inch away from where I sprayed.

[@simonf57]

It’s been a couple of months since you made this comment. Any change to the longevity or sillage?

[@EzekielReynolds-n7b]

@@simonf57 I returned it after 10 days. It got worse as time went on, girlfriend couldn’t smell it on me after 30min

[@Ryankam91]

Just orded this with givenchy gentleman society extreme, so excited to get them in

[@dru812002]

ADG EDP is my favorite and it just came out. Man I hope it’s not too different. I may have to get a backup bottle or two.

[@erimerdinc44]

It smells amazing but it does not last at ALL. Maybe a few hours at best, but it goes away too quickly.

[@Rich_Daniel78]

BLESS ARMANI!!!! This GIANT Fragrance house NEVER disappoints. Thank you GENTS! 💪

[@misterbeane]

In the air, Profumo and the Parfum are identical, or so close that it doesn’t warrant trying to hunt down a bottle of Profumo vs. just going to Ulta and getting a bottle of the Parfum. I’d imagine this is exactly the case with this new version of Profondo.

[@wyattc.4455]

Profumo has better performance than parfum unfortunately. Parfum lasted like 2 hours on my after trying it at Macys. Profumo lasts 6 with 3 sprays.

[@brokeboijd6983]

can you PRETTY PLEASE review blue sapphire and valiant of the Boadicea the victorious house

[@aaronallsbury9238]

The new 2024 is amazing so fresh it’s sweeter just all around smoother better

[@01f4irider]

Hey Ash, can you provide a link for where you picked this up from please?

[@topazphoenix6301]

You are consistently a fantastic communicator in explaining new fragrances

[@zunayedislam4029]

Hi there! Is there a chance that the Armani Acqua Di Gio Profondo EDP 100ML bottle has been released?

[@etrahK]

Hello, can’t you please tell me where you ordered this from, I can’t find it anywhere

[@FlyLikeNasa1000]

So is the original all blue profundo being discontinued , and the edp with wood cap?

[@danielsegura2702]

I’m glad they got rid of the mineral “eggy” notes. It was very noticeable to me and it was what kept me from buying it. To me its the most noticeable in the ADG EDP but I could pick it up in profondo too

[@rlrnyc]

Exactly. To me it was extremely off putting.

[@blackknightdl]

What do you think about Gio Parfum

[@Flamma777]

Egg smell? You definitely got a spoiled batch. That’s what happens when you buy from online discounters You get what you pay for

[@rlrnyc]

@@Flamma777 you mean the “online discounter” at the department store where I sampled it? Lol. Perhaps only those with a more sophisticated sense of smell can pick it out.

[@blackknightdl]

@@Flamma777 I bought multiple bottles of AdG, from Armani site and Macy’s, there’s definitely some type of egg scent mixed in, particular in the EDP and to a lesser extent in essenza

[@matthewbeeler3354]

How do I tell the difference between the new and old Profundo. I just ordered a bottle from Macy's on sale. Will it be the new 2024? The picture of the bottle looks the same as the old Profundo? I don't see a bottle that looks like your new one.

[@brunohudson4425]

the old profondo (2020) is a blue bottle and the new profondo edp (2024) is a degraded bottle...

[@Kevinbbbbb]

Ash. How can we tell which version we are purchasing at the retailer if we have both in our hands? Cheers BTW from cold TORONTO

[@Blazntrax81]

So what's the difference between Profondo Parfum and Profondo EDP?

[@RewindTraps]

I’m looking at all the stores and discounters but I don’t see a ( 2024 ) version of ADG profondo

[@imtoosliiick412]

Does anyone know when it will be available at Macy's? Unless it already has, but sold out?

[@rd5469]

Are they maybe switching the bottles to make them refillable?

[@nikulmadaan8476]

I’ve been trying to find profondo here in India but it’s been out of stock for the longest time . I’m glad the new one is better and I hope it comes in stock soon

[@parthssshah]

My sister just gifted me the profondo gift set while visiting from Germany. The best surprise!

[@willoraha1969]

Great review

[@bigbehr__]

This has me hyped up for profondo parfum, cant wait for that!

[@cph5022]

That's my thing - I'm not gonna buy this until I see what the Parfum version is like, because I almost always prefer the Parfum versions

[@shadymaestro]

Me too. I hope the Parfum version amps up the green. Make it darker.

[@minhazislam7075]

Just wanted to share an update on new ADG Parfum, Armani has discontinued the 75 and 125 ml bottle, new ones will come in 50 and 100 ml and the magnetic cap is back.

[@bradleyclanton8855]

Fr??

[@theboyisso6960]

They also changed the smell back to 100% Profumo

[@blackknightdl]

@@theboyisso6960 what do you mean. though similar Parfum is somewhat different to Profumo ?

[@mishamishin5239]

Whats about classic ADG?

[@jovelh2812]

How does it compare to Profumo? That’s my go to acqua di gio, bit hard to find now

[@valerimarinov4476]

Get ADG Parfum (2023). It's Profumo's replacement.

[@davidpascual9571]

I really like the mineral aspect of original profondo & the amazing sillage, with that in mind , for me personally at least, profondo is perfect as it is , won’t be looking into this “new” version , and the new Parfum? Forget it .

[@GentsScents]

The new Parfum could be amazing though, I wouldn’t immediately write something off before it’s even properly released.

[@Analog784]

Where do you order new releases from Europe?

[@aaronallsbury9238]

Are they both edp ? Or is it parfum

[@hectoribarra1245]

Both of the Profondo versions in this video are EDP. However, there is a Profondo Parfum on the way.

[@jayn481]

Amazing video !👍

[@adamnelson389]

Where I find new one at?

[@mtt.bizh1on770]

Do you recommend for young people? I’m 20

[@alexjohnsonjustme]

I understand that weird eggy smell, I get that with D&G Light Blue eau intense for some reason I smell it and sometimes I makes me wanna gag but I haven’t got it from Profondo luckily

[@MP-od1zz]

Ash, do you think that Profondo 2024 will eventually replace Profundo? Or is it a flanker that is available for a year or so, much like D&G Light Blue Forever?

[@umpus]

It has been replaced

[@stealthspark3-]

Is frag flex a creditable website I can trust?

[@leethebaldguy9390]

I must be being dumb. I smelt them side by side To me.....they smelt the same, even the performance was the same I feel some influencers are just TRYING to sell this newer version

[@brent.]

Just accept that people may have a different taste or a better developed/trained nose

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day

[@jasperpincharon3981]

Curious for this one! Hard to beat the Absolu, which is one of my alltime faves.

[@Vrbrhrhrdwr]

Za słodki..w gorące dni..to jest odrzucający.. tylko PROFONDO.. kobiety będą się kleić

[@jazzychazjourneys]

This line is very confusing now lol but I love the line. ADG is really a powerhouse. I wonder if they will release an Elixir of this line

[@genuinetool]

I'll just wait for Acqua di Gio New Profumo Elixir 2025 Ltd Edition.

[@gr33n5murf]

just think of it as they're streamlining the product line's bottle design by putting it into the new gradient bottles and giving the fragrance a slight tweak in the process

[@IronMan-if4ke]

Own both new (received as gift) and OG Profondo. On my skin, too similar to shell out $$ for a purchase of the new one.

[@LoydAdams-j1e]

I may be mistaken but I thought there was a Profundo parfum coming out

[@mikepaden]

Is it still aquatic overall?