Cool Water
DavidoffEau de Toilette1988
Side by side
Cool Water vs. Strictly for Men
Is Cool Water better than Strictly for Men?
Strictly for Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CedarwoodAmberCoriander
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 Strictly for Men?
| Cool Water | Strictly for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1988 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cool Water and Strictly for Men smell?
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Strictly for Men
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cool Water and Strictly for Men share?
Top
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
BergamotLemon Verbena
Heart
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
ThymeCardamomCoriander
Base
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
CedarwoodPatchouliAmberVetiverOrange
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Cool Water or Strictly for Men?
| Cool Water | Strictly for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cool Water and Strictly for Men?
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
Not every fragrance needs to fill a room to own it. This one establishes presence through clarity rather than volume, then settles close to the skin, becoming something intimate that only the people.Strictly for Men
The hunt
Where to buy Cool Water and Strictly for Men
| Cool Water | Strictly for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.3 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.7 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $18.95fragranceshop | — |
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