Davidoff 2009 EDT
Hot Water
Davidoff Hot Water is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Hot Water opens with Basil and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Allspice and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Benzoin and Styrax. Davidoff's Hot Water carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.
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.What our verdicts mean →
- Warm
- Confident
- Masculine
- Cozy
- Edgy
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Best Occasions
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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Where to buy
Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October
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