Acqua di Gio Essenza is a fragrance created by the Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani. The fragrance is intended for men and is marketed as a sophisticated, masculine scent. It is part of the Acqua di Gio fragrance line, which was first introduced in 1996. Acqua di Gio Essenza is a men fragrance created by designer Giorgio Armani. It is part of the Acqua di Gio line of fragrances and is described as a more intense and sophisticated version of the original Acqua di Gio scent. The fragrance features top notes of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange, middle notes of jasmine, rose, and geranium, and base notes of patchouli, cedar, and amber. It is intended for use as an eau de parfum and is suitable for both day and evening wear.