Davidoff 2018 EDT

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Cool Water Caribbean Summer Edition

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Davidoff Cool Water Caribbean Summer Edition is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018. Cool Water Caribbean Summer Edition opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Juniper, Sage, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Mint. Davidoff's Cool Water Caribbean Summer Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive flanker in the Cool Water lineup: some praise its fresh, fruity twist for summer, while others find it too similar to the original or lacking in performance. A budget-friendly summer splash if you don't mind reapplying.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Uplifting
  • Bright
  • Playful
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Cool Water Caribbean Summer Edition Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh, uplifting notes, make it ideal for casual wear and sports. While suitable for office, it's not a formal scent, and its light nature might get lost on a date night.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dive into summer with a zesty blast of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin, bright and energising. This initial citrus zing mellows into an aromatic heart of cool juniper, herbaceous sage, and fresh basil, giving it that classic Cool Water feel with a brighter edge. The drydown settles into a soft, creamy sandalwood base, lifted by a subtle, refreshing whisper of mint, like a gentle sea breeze.

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