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    Side by side

    Cool Water vs. Racer

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Cool Water wears longer on skin, while Racer projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cool Water vs. Racer
    Cool WaterRacer
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched19881992
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cool Water

    Woody
    Fresh
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Citrus
    Earthy

    Racer

    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Powdery
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
    Heart
    GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
    CedarwoodPatchouliWoody NotesHerbaceous NotesCitruses
    Base
    OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cool Water vs. Racer
    Cool WaterRacer
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    If you want a gentle, quiet scent that stays close to the skin, Racer does exactly that, but do not expect projection or drama; it rewards patience.Racer

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Cool Water vs. Racer
    Cool WaterRacer
    1 oz$16.95fragranceshop
    1.35 oz$39.49ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$18.89fragrancenet
    2.5 oz$80.00ecosmetics

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