Davidoff 2009 EDT

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Hot Water

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Davidoff Hot Water is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Hot Water opens with Basil and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Pimiento and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Benzoin and Styrax. Davidoff's Hot Water carries a Statement verdict, a warm spicy-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.
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
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Hot Water Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
90%
Fresh Spicy
66%
Aromatic
64%
Fresh
53%
Balsamic
50%

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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:
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.

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