Cool Water by Davidoff is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women. Cool Water was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Melon, Lotus, Lemon, Pineapple, Calone, Quince, Lily and Black Currant; middle notes are Lotus, Water Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Honey, Hawthorn and Rose; base notes are Musk, Vetiver, Violet Root, Raspberry, Blackberry, Peach, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Ten years after the successful launch of Cool Water for men, women’s version was finally released. The scent is very calm with aquatic notes that remind us of ocean breeze and cool sea-water, fruits and woods. Top notes are luscious, cool and aquatic with Citrus, Honeydew Melon, Quince, Pineapple, Lotus and Lily. Heart notes are gentle flowers; May Rose, Jasmine and Muguet. Base notes are Musk, Vanilla, Peach, Sandalwood, Orris and Vetiver. Cool Water was created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996.
Performance
How it actually wears
Community-sourced scores on a 0-10 scale, plus the character spectrum.
5.8
Longevity
~6 hrs
2.0
Compliment factor
Polarizing
5.1
Sillage
CharacterLeans masculine
FeminineUnisexMasculine
When to wear it
Seasons & occasions
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Best seasons
SummerBest match
SpringAlso great
AutumnWorks well
WinterLight option
Best occasions
DailyBest match
CollegeAlso great
Time of day
Mostly daytime
Community verdict
What the community says
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What people love
Great summer fragrance
Reasonably priced
Feels like a swim in the ocean
Iconic and influential 90s aquatic classic
Nostalgic and warm feeling
Unisex scent
Worth knowing
May be underestimated due to its humble packaging
Strong 90s DNA may feel dated to some
Often compared to window cleaner or detergent
May develop a soapy or bitter quality
Potentially overwhelming and cloying if oversprayed
Sharp synthetic citrus opening
3.5
/ 5
Mostly Safe
Sample recommended
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