Davidoff 2009 Edp

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Hot Water

Davidoff Hot Water is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. The fragrance opens with Basil and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Pimiento and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Styrax and Benzoin.

Our verdict on Hot Water: Statement

Hot Water is a divisive cheapie: some love its warm spice and confident masculinity, others find it a bland, synthetic mess with woeful performance. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, it's a budget winner.
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
Hot Water Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 1%
Fruity 2%
Green 36%
Sweet 17%
Warm 26%
Woody 10%
Earthy 19%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm, spicy character and moderate sillage, when it performs, make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as many users attested to receiving compliments. However, its often-criticised weak longevity requires frequent reapplication, which isn't ideal for formal or office settings.

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About

Hot Water opens with a bold, almost boozy hit of wormwood and fresh basil, quickly spiced up by a prominent pimento note that provides a unique peppery kick. This fiery heart mellows into a warm, resinous base of benzoin and styrax, smoothed out by an earthy patchouli. It’s a warm, sweet, and spicy oriental that aims for an inviting, masculine finish.