Slate
Banana RepublicEau de Toilette2006
Side by side
Slate vs. Cool Water
Is Slate better than Cool Water?
Cool Water rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
aromaticsoft spicyfresh spicyfreshcitrus
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Slate and Cool Water?
| Slate | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean-Marc Chaillan | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Slate and Cool Water smell?
Slate
Aromatic
Soft Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Slate and Cool Water share?
Top—
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Heart
Clary Sage
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
Base
Ginger
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Slate or Cool Water?
| Slate | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Slate and Cool Water?
Some fragrances are designed to fill a room. This one is designed to be polite. The 3-4 hour lifespan isn't a flaw, it's the point. Wear it when you want presence without performance.Slate
Here's the thing about Cool Water: it doesn't try to seduce you. It just shows up, smells incredible, and never overstays. That's rarer than it sounds.Cool Water
The hunt
Where to buy Slate and Cool Water
| Slate | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 1.3 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
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