Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Midsummer Woman
Is Cool Water better than Midsummer 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
Occasion overlap
CedarJasmineMuskSandalwood
WoodyFreshAquaticAromaticGreencitruspowdery
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 Midsummer Woman?
| Cool Water | Midsummer Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 2000 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Midsummer Woman smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Midsummer Woman
Aquatic
Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Green
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Midsummer Woman share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Aquatic NotesLemonGrapefruitBergamotMelonGrass
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletRoseRaspberryApricot
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
MuskCedarVetiverSandalwoodMimosa
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletRoseMimosa
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
CedarSandalwood
Citric Notes
Neroli
LemonGrapefruitBergamot
Aquatic Notes
Sea WaterCalone
Aquatic Notes
Green Notes
Green Notes
VetiverGrass
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Cool Water and Midsummer Woman work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Midsummer Woman?
| Cool Water | Midsummer 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 Midsummer 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
The aquatic note is the point. If you've ever wanted to smell like cold Scandinavian water, wildflowers, and cedar forests, this is your fragrance. It's clean in a way that polarises.Midsummer Woman
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Midsummer Woman
| Cool Water | Midsummer Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 50ml | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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