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    Side by side

    Racer vs. Cool Water

    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Racer vs. Cool Water
    RacerCool Water
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched19921988
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Racer

    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Powdery
    Aromatic

    Cool Water

    Woody
    Fresh
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Citrus
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
    Heart
    CedarwoodPatchouliWoody NotesHerbaceous NotesCitruses
    GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
    Base
    OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Racer vs. Cool Water
    RacerCool Water
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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: Racer vs. Cool Water
    RacerCool Water
    1 oz$16.95fragranceshop
    1.35 oz$39.49ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$18.89fragrancenet
    2.5 oz$80.00ecosmetics

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