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    1881 Acqua Forte vs. Cool Water

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1881 Acqua Forte vs. Cool Water
    1881 Acqua ForteCool Water
    ConcentrationEDTEau de Toilette
    Launched20131988
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerOlivier CrespPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    1881 Acqua Forte

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Green
    Warm Spicy
    Ozonic

    Cool Water

    Woody
    Fresh
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Citrus
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    YuzuCardamom
    Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
    Heart
    BasilCalone
    GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
    Base
    RosewoodCashmere Wood
    OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1881 Acqua Forte vs. Cool Water
    1881 Acqua ForteCool Water
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The marine note arrives and the drydown becomes what you came back for. Cashmere wood and rosewood doing quiet work while the aquatic character takes center stage.1881 Acqua Forte
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: 1881 Acqua Forte vs. Cool Water
    1881 Acqua ForteCool Water
    1 oz$16.95fragranceshop
    1.35 oz$39.49ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$18.89fragrancenet
    2.5 oz$80.00ecosmetics

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