Is Perfume Parlour Below Water For Men a dupe of Davidoff Cool Water Deep?

Cool Water Deep EDT

Davidoff by Nathalie Lorson Original Favourite

Below Water For Men EDP

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Cool Water Deep Eau de Toilette bottle Cool Water Deep EDT
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2004 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cool Water Deep EDT
This discontinued Davidoff flanker has cult status for a reason - it's a fresh, woody powerhouse that transcends the original. Forget the name, Deep is its own beast, offering something unique that fans still desperately seek out years later.
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Our Verdict - Below Water For Men EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Cool Water Deep. It leans on Mandarin Orange, Kiwi, Cactus to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Cool Water Deep EDT A Below Water For Men EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cool Water Deep EDT
Below Water For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 33%
Hinoki Wood 27% vs 29%
Clary Sage 25% vs 29%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 26%
Mandarin 21% vs 29%
Kiwi 21% vs 26%
Cactus 19% vs 23%
Juniper 19% vs 20%
Labdanum 17% vs 23%
Elemi 17% vs 20%
Only in Cool Water Deep
Canadian Fir Balsam 40% Apple 18% Musk 16%
Only in Below Water For Men
Fir 37%
Shared Notes
Mandarin 21% vs 29%
Kiwi 21% vs 26%
Cactus 19% vs 23%
Juniper 19% vs 20%
Only in Cool Water Deep
Apple 18%
Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 33%
Clary Sage 25% vs 29%
Only in Cool Water Deep
Canadian Fir Balsam 40%
Only in Below Water For Men
Fir 37%
Shared Notes
Hinoki Wood 27% vs 29%
Guaiac Wood 22% vs 26%
Labdanum 17% vs 23%
Elemi 17% vs 20%
Only in Cool Water Deep
Musk 16%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Cool Water Deep Below Water For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cool Water Deep

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic, and woody profile, coupled with reports of good longevity and sillage, make it versatile for daily wear, particularly in casual and active settings. While appropriate for dates, its more relaxed character and potential for strong projection limit its suitability for formal environments or very conservative offices.

Below Water For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 13 notes, including Juniper, Clary Sage, Hinoki Wood

Key Differences

Adds apple and canadian fir balsam, drops fir

Where to buy

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Cool Water Deep EDT

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Below Water For Men EDP

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