Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Higher
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
| Cool Water | Higher | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 2001 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Olivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cool Water
Aquatic
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Green
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Higher
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Woody
Sweet
Green
Fresh
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Sea WaterLavenderMintGreen NotesRosemaryCaloneCoriander
Pear Tree WoodBasilLemonPeach
Heart
SandalwoodNeroliGeraniumJasmine
CypressRosemaryBlack PepperCardamom
Base
MuskOakmossCedarwoodCedarAmberTobaccoAmbergris
MuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cool Water | Higher | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Cool Water gets the job done without ceremony. It smells clean, it lasts acceptably, and it costs far less than its cultural reputation suggests. The mint-lavender opening is efficient, the floral.Cool Water
The pear note divides opinion, that's exactly why Higher works. It's the fragrance you wear when you don't need everyone to know. Subtle projection, but what arrives is worth the wait.Higher
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Cool Water | Higher | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.35 oz | $39.49ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | $170.95ecosmetics |
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