Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Southern Sun
Is Cool Water better than Southern Sun?
Southern Sun wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
CedarwoodMuskAmber
WoodyAromaticFresh Spicycitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. 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 Cool Water and Southern Sun?
| Cool Water | Southern Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1988 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Southern Sun smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Southern Sun
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Marine
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Southern Sun share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Bitter OrangeGalbanumGrapefruit
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
CyclamenGuaiac WoodBlack PepperTomato Leaf
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
AmberCedarwoodDriftwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
CedarwoodGuaiac WoodDriftwood
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
Cyclamen
Citric Notes
Neroli
Bitter OrangeGrapefruit
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Green Notes
Tomato Leaf
Musk
Musk
Musk
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Black Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Cool Water and Southern Sun work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Southern Sun?
| Cool Water | Southern Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cool Water and Southern Sun?
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 galbanum edge isn't for everyone, and that's fine. But if you've ever wanted something sun-bright and woody, this is it. The combination of bright citrus with that bitter-green quality creates.Southern Sun
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Southern Sun
| Cool Water | Southern Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 50ml | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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