Davidoff 2017 EDT

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Cool Water Wave

by Antoine Lie , Francis Kurkdjian , Jean Jacques

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Davidoff Cool Water Wave is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Antoine Lie, Francis Kurkdjian, and Jean Jacques. Cool Water Wave opens with Sea Water, Grapefruit, and Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Birch and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Davidoff's Cool Water Wave carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Bright
  • Confident
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Cool Water Wave 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best 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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Imagine a brisk morning dip in the ocean, a splash of grapefruit waking up your senses, immediately followed by a subtle, peppery kick. As the sea spray settles, a hint of aromatic juniper and birch emerges, grounded by a soft, warm base of sandalwood and earthy patchouli. It’s a light, refreshing scent that evokes sun-kissed skin and salty air.

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