Acqua di Gio in a 40% concentration is a fresh aquatic composition with a citrus opening and a mineral-woody base.
The fragrance conveys the feeling of open space and salty air — not an image of the sea, but its breath.
In the extrait version, the formula becomes denser and more stable.
The multi-stage maturation cycle stabilizes the citrus freshness and deepens the marine accord, making the composition more cohesive.
The opening is bright and transparent: lime, lemon, and bergamot form a clean citrus impulse; neroli and mandarin add a luminous bitterness, while jasmine introduces softness.
The heart develops the aquatic structure: marine notes and calone create the sensation of salty sea breeze; rosemary and coriander add aromatic dryness, while floral nuances (freesia, hyacinth, cyclamen, violet, rose) build volume.
The base anchors the composition: white musk enhances cleanliness, cedar adds a dry woody vertical structure, oakmoss and patchouli bring depth, and amber creates a warm mineral background.
At a 40% concentration, the fragrance preserves its freshness while gaining a more stable and structured presence.
It is a transparent composition with a dense foundation.
WHAT MAKES THIS FRAGRANCE AN EXTRAIT?
A higher concentration of oils enhances the depth of the scent and the duration of its development.
• Eau de Cologne (EDC): 3–10% oils
• Eau de Toilette (EDT): 5–15% oils
• Eau de Parfum (EDP): 15–20% oils
• Parfum / Extrait: 20–30% oils
• SALMANZADE Extrait: 40% oils
Concentration: 40%
Aging: 16 weeks — 9 weeks maceration, 7 weeks maturation.
A higher proportion of oils reduces alcoholic sharpness and enhances the texture of the base while preserving the freshness of the opening.
