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Instincts Eau de Parfum bottle Instincts EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year 2004
£ Price Tier ££
Cool Water Frozen Eau de Parfum bottle Cool Water Frozen EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Instincts EDP
A fresh, clean, and undeniably masculine crowd-pleaser that punches well above its weight. Don't let the price tag fool you; this is solid.
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Our Verdict - Cool Water Frozen EDP
Davidoff Cool Water Frozen is a divisive flanker, with some hailing it as a lighter, more herbal version of the original and others finding it a pale, short-lived imitation. It's a 'lost gem' for some, a 'disappointment' for others.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Instincts EDP
Cool Water Frozen EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 50% vs 38%
Only in Instincts
Coriander 50%
Only in Cool Water Frozen
Lavender 39% Rosemary 22%
Shared Notes
Geranium 33% vs 23%
Only in Instincts
Neroli 67%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 30%
Oakmoss 25% vs 30%
Only in Instincts
Cedar 25%
Only in Cool Water Frozen
Amber 19% Sandalwood 19%

Accords

Instincts Cool Water Frozen
100%
Aromatic
100%
67%
Fresh Spicy
81%
48%
White Floral
76%
73%
Green
54%
66%
Musky
52%
46%
Woody
58%
Lavender
54%
Mossy
52%
50%
Powdery
51%
48%
Citrus
46%
Herbal
47%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
81%
White Floral shared
48%
76%
Green shared
73%
54%
Musky shared
66%
52%
Woody shared
46%
58%
54%
52%
Powdery shared
50%
51%
48%
Herbal shared
46%
47%

Performance

Instincts Cool Water Frozen
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Instincts

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and aromatic profile makes it highly versatile across many settings, particularly fantastic for casual and office wear without being overpowering. The balanced performance means it's not too loud for formal events but might lack the unique flair for intimate dates.

Cool Water Frozen

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aromatic nature makes it perfect for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, and ideal for sports. Moderate performance prevents it from being a strong contender for formal occasions or dates, but it's pleasant enough for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, green, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Instincts EDP
Cool Water Frozen EDP
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