Dupe Pair
87%
Very Similar
Cool Water Eau de Toilette bottle Cool Water
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
1988 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Waterfall Eau de Parfum bottle Waterfall
Our Verdict

Cool Water and Waterfall are both budget-friendly freshies. However, Cool Water is a softer, more refined aquatic, ideal for everyday wear. Waterfall, on the other hand, is a louder, more assertive citrus-floral, with a vintage cologne vibe. The key difference lies in their projection and boldness. Cool Water is subtle and blends into the background, while Waterfall announces its presence. If you want a modern, understated scent, go for Cool Water. If you prefer a classic, attention-grabbing fragrance, Waterfall is the better pick.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Cool Water if...
  • You prefer a more subtle, understated fragrance.
  • You want a classic, clean scent for daily wear.
  • You enjoy a fresh, breezy aquatic profile.
  • You prefer a smoother, more blended composition.
Choose Waterfall if...
  • You want a fragrance that projects strongly.
  • You enjoy classic, 'old-school' cologne vibes.
  • You prefer a bolder citrus-floral combination.
  • You want a fragrance that stands out.
Our Verdict - Cool Water
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 - 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 19% 18%
Fruity 2% 7%
Green 17% 14%
Sweet 10% 10%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 16% 14%
Earthy 10% 9%
Animalic 11% 14%
Fresh 25% 24%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Cool Water Waterfall
100%
Aromatic
88%
Citrus
100%
95%
Aquatic
74%
80%
Fresh Spicy
95%
55%
Woody
92%
85%
Green
Lavender
71%
Amber
63%
Fresh
63%
Powdery
58%
Animalic
54%
40%
Salty
Aromatic shared
100%
88%
100%
Aquatic shared
95%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
95%
Woody shared
55%
92%
85%
71%
63%
63%
58%
54%
40%

Performance

Cool Water Waterfall
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cool Water

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.

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
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Aquatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Geranium, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cool Water
Waterfall
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