Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Hugo Woman
Is Cool Water better than Hugo Woman?
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
Mood overlap
OakmossCedarwoodJasmineSandalwoodAmber
WoodyFreshAquaticGreenpowdery
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Woman?
| Cool Water | Hugo Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 1997 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Ursula Wandel |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Hugo Woman smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Hugo Woman
Fruity
Floral
Fresh
Aquatic
Green
Woody
White Floral
Ozonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Hugo Woman share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
AppleMelonPeachPapayaCyclamenBlackcurrantOakmoss
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
HyacinthLilyJasmineOrris Root
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
CedarwoodSandalwoodOrchidVanilleResinous NotesAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
HyacinthLilyJasmineOrchidCyclamen
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
CedarwoodSandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do Cool Water and Hugo Woman work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Hugo Woman?
| Cool Water | Hugo Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Woman?
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
It's not here to be liked by everyone. Hugo Woman was made for women who showed up to rooms and changed them, 1997, three years before the internet changed everything. Fruity and transparent up top.Hugo Woman
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Hugo Woman
| Cool Water | Hugo Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 50ml | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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