Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Hugo
Is Cool Water better than Hugo?
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
LavenderCedarwoodJasmineMintSandalwood
WoodyFreshAromaticFresh SpicyGreencitrus
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 Hugo?
| Cool Water | Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 1995 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Bob Aliano |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Hugo smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Hugo
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Fresh
Fruity
Lavender
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Hugo share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Green AppleCedar LeavesPine NeedlesGrapefruitMintThymeBasilRum
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
CedarwoodGeranium LeafLavenderSageCarnationJasmine
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
Balsam FirMossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodSuede
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Hugo?
| Cool Water | Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hugo?
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
Some fragrances want to own the room. This one is for the person who walks in and doesn't need anyone to look up. Moderate projection, intimate sillage.Hugo
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Hugo
| Cool Water | Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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