Is Orientica Waterfall a dupe of Davidoff Cool Water Woman?
Cool Water Woman EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2018 |
| $ | Price Tier | $ |
Waterfall EDP
Cool Water Parfum and Waterfall share a similar fresh, musky base, but diverge significantly in their overall impact. Cool Water offers a refined, modern experience with its delicate rose and earthy vetiver, making it suitable for everyday elegance. Waterfall, on the other hand, is a bold, retro-leaning fragrance with a strong citrus-floral presence. If you prefer subtlety and modern sensibilities, Cool Water is the clear choice. But, if you want a loud, unapologetic fresh scent that projects massively, Waterfall delivers a powerful statement for a fraction of the price.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cool Water Woman
- Waterfall
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer delicate, modern floral fragrances.
- You want a versatile everyday scent.
- You appreciate subtle elegance over bold statements.
- You enjoy a creamy tonka bean base.
- You want a perfume for the office.
- You love strong, 'old-school' fresh fragrances.
- You want a fragrance that projects significantly.
- You're on a budget and want maximum impact.
- You want a unisex fragrance with strong citrus notes.
- You enjoy a classic aquatic scent.
A 90s classic that bottles pure aquatic freshness with a splash of juicy melon and flowers. Effortlessly clean and breezy, this is the definition of a just-showered, summer-holiday scent.
A loud, classic fresh scent in the Cool Water tradition, with a barbershop streak. Bergamot, rainwater and green apple splash first, lavender and orange blossom follow, and oakmoss and ambergris dry it down.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Bergamot
11% share of the perfume
Rain
9% share of the perfume
Apple
8% share of the perfume
Clary Sage
8% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Musk
8%
vs
7%
Citrus
14% share of the perfume
Lotus
13% share of the perfume
Pineapple
13% share of the perfume
Watermelon
11% share of the perfume
Lily
10% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
9% share of the perfume
Violet
7% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
3% share of the perfume
Jasmine
3% share of the perfume
Rose
3% share of the perfume
Peach
3% share of the perfume
Vetiver
1% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
1% share of the perfume
Bergamot
11% share of the perfume
Cedar
11% share of the perfume
Lavender
9% share of the perfume
Rain
9% share of the perfume
Ambergris
9% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
8% share of the perfume
Apple
8% share of the perfume
Clary Sage
8% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
7% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
6% share of the perfume
Geranium
6% share of the perfume
Citrus
14% share of the perfume
Lotus
13% share of the perfume
Pineapple
13% share of the perfume
Watermelon
11% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
1% share of the perfume
Bergamot
11% share of the perfume
Rain
9% share of the perfume
Apple
8% share of the perfume
Clary Sage
8% share of the perfume
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 Woman's bright aquatic and watery-fruity notes shine in warm weather, making it ideal for spring and especially summer. Its lightness and lack of warmth or depth make it less suited to cold winter or late fall days.
Occasions
Its discreet projection and fresh, clean character make it perfect for office, casual, and sporty situations. Less appropriate for formal or romantic evening occasions due to its sheer, breezy nature.
Seasons
Rainwater, apple and bergamot make summer its best season, with spring next. Autumn is a stretch, and winter the weakest.
Occasions
Its strong presence makes it a less-than-ideal choice for a quiet office. The fresh, clean aquatic-citrus profile is right for casual wear or light sport, though it may be too brash for formal events.
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 1 of its 12 notes, including Musk
Adds ambergris and apple, drops blackcurrant and citrus
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