About this item
Few fragrances defined the aquatic category as completely as Cool Water did on release, and the composition still holds up decades into its run. Sea water, lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary, calone and coriander crowd the opening into an intensely fresh, watery burst that set the template for an entire generation of fragrances. Sandalwood, neroli, geranium and jasmine build the middle, soft and slightly floral, easing the sharp top into something warmer. Musk, oakmoss, cedar, tobacco and ambergris close things out rich and grounded, giving Cool Water Eau de Toilette more depth than its fresh reputation might suggest. Aquatic aromatic is the fitting classification, easygoing enough for daytime wear across nearly every season. Davidoff built this for gym sessions, casual outings and everyday office wear about equally. Spring and summer favor the marine top most, though the tobacco and oakmoss close keeps it wearable into cooler months too. That tobacco note in the finish is the detail that gives Cool Water more weight than most aquatics released since have managed to replicate.