Date Eau de Parfum bottle Date
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2019 Year 2017
£££££ Price Tier ££
Cool Water Wave Eau de Toilette bottle Cool Water Wave

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Date
Divisive, generic for some, yet a beast mode compliment-getter for others. If you can get it for a steal, this 'Ultra Male' adjacent scent might just be your next signature. Just be warned, it's not subtle.
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Our Verdict - Cool Water Wave
This one's a classic aquatic freshie, perfect if you're after something cheap and cheerful for the summer. It's clean, inoffensive, and punches above its weight for the price, even if it does need reapplying for more than an hour or two of wear.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21% 11%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 13% 8%
Sweet 7% 6%
Warm 17% 11%
Woody 36% 42%
Earthy 26% 20%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 17% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Date EdP
Cool Water Wave EdT

Notes

Accords

Date Cool Water Wave
100%
Citrus
80%
96%
Aromatic
100%
Marine
84%
67%
Fresh Spicy
83%
67%
Woody
77%
Salty
51%
Leather
48%
Aquatic
46%
45%
Earthy
44%
Patchouli
Smoky
44%
Citrus shared
100%
80%
Aromatic shared
96%
100%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
83%
Woody shared
67%
77%
51%
48%
46%
45%
44%
44%

Performance

Date Cool Water Wave
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Date

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office environments or intense sport. However, the mass-appealing sweet and spicy blend, frequently cited as a 'compliment beast', makes it perfect for dates and evening casual outings, though perhaps a bit too loud for formal events.

Cool Water Wave

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and sports, especially given its lighter sillage. The poor longevity means it won't be overwhelming in professional settings, but needs reapplying for longer occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
82%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Juniper, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Date
Cool Water Wave
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