Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio vs Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio is the original. Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.

At a glance

Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk costs £12, while Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio costs £92 (100ml). They share 2 of the 9 notes listed for Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk. Atlas ratings, which include Atlas AI Analysis, give Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk 5.5 for longevity, 5.0 for projection and 8.5 for value for money, against 6.4, 6.3 and 7.3 for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio on Parfumo.

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio bottleMarks & Spencer Ocean Musk — dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò

Comparison

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (original)Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk
Overall7.5 / 106.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.4 / 105.5/10
Projection6.3 / 105.0/10
Value for money7.3 / 108.5/10
Scent accuracyReference fragrance7.5/10
Price£92 (100ml) · EDT£12
ConcentrationEDTEDT
GenderMasculineUnisex

Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings. Dupe scores come from Scent Atlas community ratings and Atlas AI Analysis. The two sources may rate differently, so treat this as a guide, not a like for like test. Scores checked: 2 October 2026.

  • Source: parfumo.com

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio

Top Notes

  • Lime
  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Jasmine
  • Neroli
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Sea Notes
  • Jasmine
  • Calone
  • Peach
  • Freesia
  • Rosemary
  • Hyacinth
  • Cyclamen
  • Coriander
  • Violet
  • Rose
  • Nutmeg
  • Mignonette

Base Notes

  • White Musk
  • Cedar
  • Oakmoss
  • Patchouli
  • Amber

Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk

Top Notes

  • Marine Accord
  • Ozonic Air
  • Neroli

Heart Notes

  • Sea Salt
  • Clary Sage
  • Mint Leaf

Base Notes

  • White Musk
  • Mineral Amber
  • Driftwood

Shared Notes

  • Neroli
  • White Musk

2 shared notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk smell like Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?

Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk shares 2 notes with Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio: Neroli and White Musk. Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy.

How do the prices of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio and Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk compare?

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio costs £92 (100ml). Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk costs £12.

Does Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk last longer than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?

Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk 5.5 out of 10 for longevity, against 6.4 out of 10 for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio on Parfumo.

Does Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk project more than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?

Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk 5.0 out of 10 for projection, against 6.3 out of 10 for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio on Parfumo.

Which notes are different between Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio and Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk?

Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk lists Marine Accord, Ozonic Air, Sea Salt, Clary Sage, Mint Leaf, Mineral Amber and Driftwood that Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio does not. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio lists Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Sea Notes, Calone, Peach, Freesia, Rosemary, Hyacinth, Cyclamen, Coriander, Violet, Rose, Nutmeg, Mignonette, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber that Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk does not.

Is Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk better value than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?

Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk 8.5 out of 10 for value for money, against 7.3 out of 10 for Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio on Parfumo.

Is Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk the same strength and gender as Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio?

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio is EDT and listed as Masculine. Marks & Spencer Ocean Musk is EDT and listed as Unisex.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings.

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