Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. XX Very Nice
Is Cool Water better than XX Very Nice?
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
CedarwoodMuskSandalwood
WoodyFreshAquaticcitruspowdery
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 XX Very Nice?
| Cool Water | XX Very Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | — |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and XX Very Nice smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
XX Very Nice
Fruity
Fresh
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and XX Very Nice share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
BlackcurrantBergamotMelon
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
PearPeonyLily of the ValleyApricotCinnamon
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
CedarwoodMuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or XX Very Nice?
| Cool Water | XX Very Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XX Very Nice?
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
Mainstream likeability gets dismissed as weakness. Wrong move. This is the scent someone notices when you've already left the room, that lingering clean-warm drydown of cedar and musk.XX Very Nice
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and XX Very Nice
| Cool Water | XX Very Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Good to know