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I recommend that you try Jezebel. I don't know what Gio smells like, but it sounds like you're looking for a soft fruity-floral with a slightly gourmand base. Jezebel has some very similar notes: honey, roses, orange blossom, sandalwood. in addition to Jezebel, maybe: Les Bijoux: Skin musk and honey, blood-red rose, orange blossom, white peach, red apple, frankincense and myrrh. Belle Epoque: Sweet opium, Lily of the Valley, vanilla, mandarin and red sandalwood. Fae: white musk, bergamot, heliotrope, peach and oakmoss. Maybe more sweet and fruity than you're looking for, but the musk and moss give it a nice base. I have Les Bijoux and it's very peachy sweet with a powdery character. It's not sophisitcated and lacks the wood which Gio has which would make it feel more adult. For a sophisticated fruit scent try Marquis De Merteuil, it has that classic perfumey tang to it and a bouquet of white flowers amoung the fruit. I think Gio is more tangy, aquatic & bright than many of the soft florals above, so I would also recommend 51. The notes aren't the same but that doesn't mean much in the land of BPAL. What you'll find is that mandarin here for example will have a different character to synthetic mandarin in commercial perfumes. So finding a match based on listed notes alone doesn't always work. Better to describe to the forum what Gio smells like on you, then we can point you in the direction of fragrances that might have that same character. We mostly come here in the beginning looking for something similar to... but at the end of the day you will probably find BPALs that you love for their own sake and soon forget the old perfumes you left behind. I came here looking for something like Lancome's Miracle and have since found many scents which make Miracle smell like dishwater. There's nothing in commercial perfumes now I would want to pay money for, BPAL has trapped me for all time. Whatever you end up doing and testing, have fun with it. Thanks so much for the recommendations and tips HamletsKeeper!

I recommend that you try Jezebel. I don't know what Gio smells like, but it sounds like you're looking for a soft fruity-floral with a slightly gourmand base. Jezebel has some very similar notes: honey, roses, orange blossom, sandalwood. in addition to Jezebel, maybe: Les Bijoux: Skin musk and honey, blood-red rose, orange blossom, white peach, red apple, frankincense and myrrh. Belle Epoque: Sweet opium, Lily of the Valley, vanilla, mandarin and red sandalwood. Fae: white musk, bergamot, heliotrope, peach and oakmoss. Maybe more sweet and fruity than you're looking for, but the musk and moss give it a nice base. Thanks so much for the suggestions Soledad!

I am new to BPAL and would love to find a scent that is similiar to Gio by Giorgio Armani. I used to wear it, but it's been discontinued. It's the only perfume that ever seemed to work with my chemistry. I got so many compliments when I used it. Gio is described as a flora and fruity blend. Notes are hyacinth, mandarin, jasmine, gardenia, rose, orangle blossom, amber, sandalwood and vanilla. I'm overwhelmed with all the BPAL choices but excited about placing an order! I'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks for your help!