Cool Water Eau de Toilette vs Tsar Eau de Parfum

Cool Water

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
1988	Year	1989
£	Price Tier	££

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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 - Tsar Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper cult classic, loved by many for its timeless masculine elegance. The hype surrounding its discontinuation and re-release drama is real, so grab a vintage bottle if you can, but don't break the bank for it.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	5%
Floral	19%	17%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	17%	22%
Sweet	10%	13%
Warm	7%	14%
Woody	16%	18%
Earthy	10%	13%
Animalic	11%	6%
Fresh	25%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Cool Water EdT

Tsar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 15% vs 14%

Green 14% vs 18%

Rosemary 13% vs 11%

Coriander 12% vs 11%

Only in Cool Water Eau de Toilette

Sea Water 16% Mint 15% Calone 13%

Only in Tsar Eau de Parfum

Artemisia 13% Bergamot 12% Cinnamon 10% Neroli 10%

Shared Notes

Geranium 24% vs 9%

Jasmine 24% vs 9%

Only in Cool Water Eau de Toilette

Sandalwood 26% Neroli 25%

Only in Tsar Eau de Parfum

Pine 15% Juniper 11% Carnation 10% Tarragon 10% Caraway 9% Orris 9% Rose 9% Lily Of The Valley 9%

Shared Notes

Musk 21% vs 9%

Oakmoss 20% vs 15%

Cedar 20% vs 10%

Only in Cool Water Eau de Toilette

Tobacco 20% Ambergris 19%

Only in Tsar Eau de Parfum

Leather 11% Patchouli 10% Vetiver 10% Sandalwood 9% Amber 9% Tonka Bean 8% Coconut 8%

Accords

Cool Water Eau de Toilette Tsar Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

100%

95%

Aquatic

55%

Woody

92%

85%

Green

61%

80%

Fresh Spicy

63%

Earthy

54%

Mossy

51%

Herbal

48%

Warm Spicy

48%

40%

Salty

Aromatic shared

100%

Aquatic

95%

Woody shared

55%

92%

Green shared

85%

61%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

63%

Earthy

54%

Mossy

51%

Herbal

48%

Warm Spicy

48%

Salty

40%

Performance

Cool Water Eau de Toilette Tsar Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Strong

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.

Tsar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its classic, sophisticated character, with moderate projection and excellent longevity, makes it suitable for formal settings and dates without being overpowering. It's too refined for sport and could be a bit much for a casual office environment, though some find it clean enough for daily wear.