Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Southern Sun
Southern Sun wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Bitter OrangeGalbanumGrapefruit
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
CyclamenGuaiac WoodBlack PepperTomato Leaf
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
AmberCedarwoodDriftwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cool Water | Southern Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Cool Water | Southern Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.35 oz | $39.49ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | $80.00ecosmetics | — |
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