Cool Water Eau de Toilette bottle Cool Water
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1988 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
Hakka Eau de Parfum bottle Hakka

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cool Water Eau de Toilette
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.
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Our Verdict - Hakka Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a blast of mint that polarises opinion. Some find it a 'mouthwash' or 'medicinal cream' horror, others revel in its cooling, vibrant green freshness. It's certainly unique, but definitely sample before you commit.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 7%
Floral 19% 27%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 17% 19%
Sweet 10% 13%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 16% 12%
Earthy 10% 7%
Animalic 11% 12%
Fresh 25% 27%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 15% vs 41%
Green 14% vs 31%
Only in Hakka Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 27%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 24%
Only in Cool Water Eau de Toilette
Sandalwood 26% Neroli 25% Geranium 25%
Only in Hakka Eau de Parfum
Lily 27% Lotus 26% Iris 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 35%
Cedar 20% vs 33%
Only in Cool Water Eau de Toilette
Oakmoss 21% Tobacco 20% Ambergris 19%
Only in Hakka Eau de Parfum
Amber 31%

Accords

Cool Water Eau de Toilette Hakka Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
66%
85%
Green
100%
95%
Aquatic
80%
Fresh Spicy
58%
55%
Woody
Floral
47%
40%
Salty
Aromatic shared
100%
66%
Green shared
85%
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
58%
55%
47%
40%

Performance

Cool Water Eau de Toilette Hakka Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cool Water Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

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.

Hakka Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its intensely fresh and cooling character, particularly the strong mint opening, makes it excellent for casual and sport wear, especially in hot weather. However, the divisive scent profile and potential for strong projection in some wearers mean it's less suitable for formal or date settings, and only moderately acceptable for office environments where subtlety is often key.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
84%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Jasmine, Mint notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cool Water Eau de Toilette
Hakka Eau de Parfum
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