Cool Water EDT

Davidoff by Pierre Bourdon Original
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Cold Aqua EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cool Water EDT
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 - Cold Aqua EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Cool Water. Built around Neroli, Geranium, Lavender, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Cool Water.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cool Water EDT
Cold Aqua EDP

Notes

Only in Cool Water
Sea Water 16% Lavender 16% Mint 15% Green 15% Rosemary 13% Calone 13% Coriander 12%
Only in Cold Aqua
Neroli 100%
Shared Notes
Geranium 24% vs 37%
Only in Cool Water
Sandalwood 26% Neroli 25% Jasmine 25%
Only in Cold Aqua
Lavender 36% Aquatic 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 25%
Oakmoss 20% vs 22%
Tobacco 19% vs 21%
Only in Cool Water
Cedar 20% Ambergris 19%
Only in Cold Aqua
Amber 30%

Accords

Cool Water Cold Aqua
100%
Aromatic
95%
Aquatic
85%
Green
80%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Woody
70%
Sweet
50%
40%
Salty
Aromatic
100%
Aquatic
95%
Green
85%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Woody shared
55%
70%
Sweet
50%
Salty
40%

Performance

Cool Water Cold Aqua
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

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.

Cold Aqua

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Geranium, Neroli, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cool Water EDT
Cold Aqua EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £12.00 Scentsational - 30ml Buy Best Value £32.40 Perfume Click - 200ml - £0.16/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £10.00 Perfume Parlour - 30ml Buy Best Value £28.00 Perfume Parlour - 100ml - £0.28/ml Buy
13ml
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30ml
Scentsational £0.40/ml £12.00 Buy Perfume Click £0.43/ml £12.95 Buy eBay UK £0.51/ml £15.20 Buy
Perfume Parlour £0.33/ml £10.00 Buy
40ml
Perfume Click Cheapest 40ml £0.34/ml £13.80 Buy eBay UK £0.40/ml £15.90 Buy Notino £0.40/ml £15.90 Buy
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50ml
Perfume Click Cheapest 50ml £0.26/ml £12.95 Buy eBay UK £0.34/ml £16.90 Buy Notino £1.11/ml £55.50 Buy
Perfume Parlour Cheapest 50ml £0.31/ml £15.50 Buy
75ml
eBay UK Cheapest 75ml £0.25/ml £18.90 Buy Perfume Click £0.26/ml £19.40 Buy Notino £0.33/ml £24.50 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.40/ml £30.00 Buy
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100ml
eBay UK Cheapest 100ml £0.23/ml £23.49 Buy Notino £0.77/ml £77.10 Buy
Perfume Parlour £0.28/ml £28.00 Buy
125ml
eBay UK Cheapest 125ml £0.18/ml £22.98 Buy Perfume Click £0.19/ml £23.65 Buy Notino £0.22/ml £26.90 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.27/ml £33.74 Buy Escentual £0.39/ml £49.00 Buy
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200ml
eBay UK £0.13/ml £26.95 Buy Perfume Click £0.16/ml £32.40 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.19/ml £37.91 Buy Notino £0.22/ml £43.20 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.24/ml £47.25 Buy Escentual £0.44/ml £89.00 Buy
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