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    Side by side

    Southern Sun vs. Cool Water

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Southern Sun wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Southern Sun vs. Cool Water
    Southern SunCool Water
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20201988
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerBertrand DuchaufourPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Southern Sun

    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Marine

    Cool Water

    Woody
    Fresh
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Citrus
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeGalbanumGrapefruit
    Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
    Heart
    CyclamenGuaiac WoodBlack PepperTomato Leaf
    GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
    Base
    AmberCedarwoodDriftwoodMusk
    OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Southern Sun vs. Cool Water
    Southern SunCool Water
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The galbanum edge isn't for everyone, and that's fine. But if you've ever wanted something sun-bright and woody, this is it. The combination of bright citrus with that bitter-green quality creates.Southern Sun
    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 hunt

    Best price, size by size

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

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