Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Lacoste
Is Cool Water better than Lacoste?
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
Shared notes
OakmossGeraniumGreen NotesLavenderCedarJasmineMuskAmber
WoodyAromaticFresh SpicyGreencitrusearthy
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 Lacoste?
| Cool Water | Lacoste | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1988 | 1984 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | — |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Lacoste smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Lacoste
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Green
Woody
Earthy
Floral
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Lacoste share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
GeraniumJasmineLavenderCarnation
Citric Notes
Neroli
LimeBergamotLemon
Herbaceous Notes
MintRosemary
BasilClary Sage
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
Cedar
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
OakmossGreen Notes
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Green Notes
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Cool Water and Lacoste work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Lacoste?
| Cool Water | Lacoste | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lacoste?
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
This is the one for people who remember what oakmoss smelled like before the restrictions. Green herbs and vintage structure bring that classic character forward.Lacoste
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Lacoste
| Cool Water | Lacoste | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 50ml | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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