Davidoff 1996 EDT

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Cool Water Woman

by Pierre Bourdon

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Davidoff Cool Water Woman is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Pierre Bourdon. Cool Water Woman opens with Citrus, Lotus, Watermelon, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Davidoff's Cool Water Woman carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Subtle
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Cool Water Woman 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Cool Water Woman opens with a crystalline burst of watermelon and pineapple, immediately conjuring images of sunlit pools and cool summer breezes. Translucent lotus and lily weave through the heart, keeping things delicate and airy, while a soft fruity sweetness lingers in the background. The base dries down to a whisper of clean musk and gentle woods, maintaining a sense of fresh, aquatic transparency from start to finish. Light, cheerful, and unfussy, it's a perennial favorite for those who crave simplicity and clarity in a fragrance.

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