Is Aldi Aqua a dupe of Davidoff Cool Water?
Cool Water EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDC |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1988 | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Aqua EDC
Cool Water is the bolder, more distinctive pick: a classic masculine aquatic built on a sharper mint-lavender-sea water profile, with far more character behind it. Aqua is lighter, simpler, and more unisex, leaning into easy fresh wear without the same signature punch or lasting appeal. Cool Water wins if you want the original icon, with better identity, versatility for sport, and a stronger presence. Aqua gets the job done if your priority is the cheapest possible fresh scent for casual warm-weather use. Cool Water is the better fragrance; Aqua is the more minimal budget backup.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original aquatic icon.
- You prefer a more masculine profile.
- You want stronger scent identity.
- You like mint and lavender freshness.
- You want a sportier everyday scent.
- You want the cheapest fresh option.
- You prefer a lighter unisex scent.
- You like simple daytime wear.
- You want an easy warm-weather backup.
- You do not need strong projection.
The quintessential aquatic-fresh masculine, Cool Water's mint-lavender-sea water blast is still an unbeatable icon for daily wear. Effortless, breezy, and endlessly clean, it remains a go-to for summer and sport.
Aqua is a budget-friendly choice for those seeking a light, fresh scent perfect for day-to-day use during warmer months.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cool Water shines brightest in spring and summer thanks to its uplifting aquatic, mint, and lavender freshness. The light, breezy structure gets lost in cold air but feels perfectly invigorating in warmer temperatures.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and breezy clean profile make it ideal for office, casual, and even sporty scenarios. It is less suited for formal occasions where greater depth or opulence is expected.
Seasons
The fragrance's fresh and aquatic notes are most suitable for warmer weather, making it ideal for spring and summer occasions. It's less suited for the cooler temperatures of fall and winter.
Occasions
With its fresh and light character, Aqua is versatile for casual outings and sports, while remaining appropriate for an office setting. It lacks the depth needed for formal occasions or romantic evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Sea Water, Cedar, Jasmine
Adds calone and coriander, drops bergamot and lemon
Where to buy
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Cool Water EDT
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Aqua EDC
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International (11)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work