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Cool Water Woman Eau de Toilette bottle Cool Water Woman EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1996 Year 2012
£ Price Tier £££££
New York Musk Eau de Parfum bottle New York Musk EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cool Water Woman EDT
A 90s classic that bottles pure aquatic freshness with a splash of juicy melon and flowers. Effortlessly clean and breezy, this is the definition of a just-showered, summer-holiday scent.
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Our Verdict - New York Musk EDP
New York Musk is a divisive masterpiece of musk and wood, striking some as a sophisticated, alluring skin scent, while others recoil from its animalic nature. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for those who dare to venture into bold musky territory.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cool Water Woman EDT
New York Musk EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 15% vs 57%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 33%
Vetiver 34% vs 17%
Sandalwood 26% vs 24%
Only in New York Musk
Patchouli 25%

Accords

Cool Water Woman New York Musk
100%
Aquatic
Woody
100%
95%
Fresh
49%
Musky
83%
80%
Fruity
69%
Powdery
73%
70%
Floral
52%
Patchouli
62%
57%
Green
Earthy
52%
100%
100%
95%
Musky shared
49%
83%
Fruity shared
80%
69%
73%
Floral shared
70%
52%
62%
57%
52%

Performance

Cool Water Woman New York Musk
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cool Water Woman

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Cool Water Woman's bright aquatic and watery-fruity notes shine in warm weather, making it ideal for spring and especially summer. Its lightness and lack of warmth or depth make it less suited to cold winter or late fall days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its discreet projection and fresh, clean character make it perfect for office, casual, and sporty situations. Less appropriate for formal or romantic evening occasions due to its sheer, breezy nature.

New York Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The strong, musky character, which can be perceived as animalic by some, makes it less ideal for a formal office setting. However, its bold and sensual nature, coupled with decent longevity for some, makes it a compelling choice for dates and evenings out.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, floral, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cool Water Woman EDT
New York Musk EDP
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