Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Perry Ellis (2018)
Is Cool Water better than Perry Ellis (2018)?
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
OakmossGeraniumLavenderRosemarySandalwoodAmber
WoodyAromaticFresh Spicycitrus
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 Perry Ellis (2018)?
| Cool Water | Perry Ellis (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | — |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Perry Ellis (2018) smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Perry Ellis (2018)
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Lavender
Herbal
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Perry Ellis (2018) share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
LavenderBergamotLemon Verbena
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
GeraniumJuniperRosemary
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
OakmossSandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
GeraniumLavender
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
Sandalwood
Citric Notes
Neroli
BergamotLemon Verbena
Herbaceous Notes
MintRosemary
Rosemary
Amber
Amber
Amber
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Juniper
Where they fit
When and where do Cool Water and Perry Ellis (2018) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Perry Ellis (2018)?
| Cool Water | Perry Ellis (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Perry Ellis (2018)?
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
Perry Ellis nails the effortless brief. Classic fougere structure, lavender, oakmoss, herbs, but fresh enough for year-round wear. Nothing experimental, just confident execution.Perry Ellis (2018)
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Perry Ellis (2018)
| Cool Water | Perry Ellis (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 50ml | $18.89fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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