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Cool Water Eau de Parfum bottle Cool Water
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender U
2021 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Waterfall Eau de Parfum bottle Waterfall
Our Verdict

Cool Water Parfum and Waterfall share a similar fresh, musky base, but diverge significantly in their overall impact. Cool Water offers a refined, modern experience with its delicate rose and earthy vetiver, making it suitable for everyday elegance. Waterfall, on the other hand, is a bold, retro-leaning fragrance with a strong citrus-floral presence. If you prefer subtlety and modern sensibilities, Cool Water is the clear choice. But, if you want a loud, unapologetic fresh scent that projects massively, Waterfall delivers a powerful statement for a fraction of the price.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Cool Water if...
  • You prefer delicate, modern floral fragrances.
  • You want a versatile everyday scent.
  • You appreciate subtle elegance over bold statements.
  • You enjoy a creamy tonka bean base.
  • You want a perfume for the office.
Choose Waterfall if...
  • You love strong, 'old-school' fresh fragrances.
  • You want a fragrance that projects significantly.
  • You're on a budget and want maximum impact.
  • You want a unisex fragrance with strong citrus notes.
  • You enjoy a classic aquatic scent.
Our Verdict - Cool Water
A sophisticated twist on the Cool Water DNA, this parfum blends dewy rose and earthy vetiver over a creamy tonka base. Subtle, clean, and quietly elegant for the modern woman.
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Our Verdict - Waterfall
If you're after a loud, classic freshie that shouts across the room, this is your guy. Some will love its unapologetic citrus-floral punch, others will find it a bit too 'old-school sport cologne' for their taste.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 12%
Floral 33% 18%
Fruity 23% 7%
Green 9% 14%
Sweet 27% 10%
Warm 2% 10%
Woody 6% 14%
Earthy 2% 9%
Animalic 6% 14%
Fresh 21% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cool Water EdP
Waterfall EdP

Notes

Accords

Cool Water Waterfall
Citrus
100%
68%
Woody
92%
70%
Aromatic
88%
Aquatic
74%
Lavender
71%
42%
Amber
63%
Fresh
63%
60%
Earthy
Powdery
58%
Animalic
54%
30%
Sweet
28%
Floral
22%
Green
100%
Woody shared
68%
92%
Aromatic shared
70%
88%
74%
71%
Amber shared
42%
63%
63%
60%
58%
54%
30%
28%
22%

Performance

Cool Water Waterfall
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cool Water

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The vibrant rose and vetiver make it ideal for spring and fall, while its woody and vanilla base gives enough warmth for cool evenings. It is not overly heavy, so it can also work on temperate summer days, but may lack the depth for midwinter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and smooth woody-floral character make it versatile for work and casual settings. The sensual rose and vanilla facets add subtle elegance for dates, but it is not bold or sharp enough for formal or athletic use.

Waterfall

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its beastly projection and strong presence make it a less-than-ideal choice for a quiet office setting. However, its fresh and clean aquatic-citrus profile is perfect for casual wear or even light sporting activities, though it might be a bit too brash for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
70%
Olfactory
80%
Notes
74%
Accord
47%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Amber accords and Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cool Water
Waterfall
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