Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Summer Him
Is Cool Water better than Summer Him?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LavenderMuskAmber
WoodyAquaticAromaticFresh Spicy
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 Summer Him?
| Cool Water | Summer Him | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Steve DeMercado |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Summer Him smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Summer Him
Marine
Aromatic
Woody
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Lavender
Salty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Summer Him share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Aquatic NotesNutmegBergamot
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
LavenderSagePapyrusSeaweed
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
MuskTeakwoodAmberWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Summer Him?
| Cool Water | Summer Him | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cool Water and Summer Him?
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
A beach trip in a bottle. The kind of scent that evokes ocean air and sun-warmed skin. Fresh, aquatic, with enough complexity to hold attention. The fragrance delivers on its summer positioning.Summer Him
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Summer Him
| Cool Water | Summer Him | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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