Is Perfume Parlour Cold Aqua a dupe of Davidoff Cool Water?
Cool Water EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1988 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cold Aqua EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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.
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Geranium, Neroli, Tobacco
Adds amber and aquatic, drops ambergris and calone
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (11)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work