Cool Water Parfum by Davidoff

Cool Water Parfum is one of the many flankers that Davidoff has brought out over the years, using the name of it’s insanely best-selling cologne from the 1980s.

This Parfum version of the scent was released in 2021, but I recently received a sample of this stuff to test it out and see how it compares to the original and rest of the series? How does it smell? Does it last long? Is Cool Water Parfum worth a shot?

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Cool Water Parfum Review

Notes include: lemon, pink pepper, vetiver, and sandalwood

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My Take

The opening here is heavy on the pink pepper. Right away, this would be called a ‘blue’ fragrance with its clean and fresh vibe, and you’ve smelled fragrances like this one before.

It isn’t going to be like the original Cool Water, however. So, don’t expect that at all.

Sauvage EDT comes to mind, but only somewhat in style, not exact smell. Also, it’s a better and more substantial version of Light Blue Living Stromboli in the opening, without the calone (blue instead of aquatic) and the Haitian vetiver note ramped way up in the Davidoff.

Citrus, pink pepper, vetiver are the major commonalities. Bits of those two colognes are here, but I am liking Cool Water Parfum more.

Spicy, fresh, and blue early on from the pink pepper note with a light lemon backing it. As it dries down it will feel woodier and soapier. Still has that kick to it, but the pink pepper begins to take a back seat to the vetiver and sandalwood.

It’s not always a smooth transition and the mix can feel slightly harsh at times, but for this price range I think Parfum does a very nice job.

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Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Cool Water Parfum does have some body to it and it can also project itself quite well. Not a complete monster with its reach nor does it feel like a heavy cloud surrounding you all day. However, it is completely noticeable to have on and substantial.

For me, the longevity on this one can hit around the nine hour mark before it fades completely. I’d expect for most it’d be in the 8-10 hour range potentially. A very solid performer and I wasn’t disappointed at all.

Seasonally, it might be too fresh for the coldest days on winter, but outside of that I think Parfum works just fine. It might waver somewhat in extreme heat too. I think it’ll be just fine, if you’re not spending the day outside or something like that.

Within that frame, this Davidoff cologne is quite versatile. It has a fresh and cleanish aroma that will fit in pretty much anywhere. It’s not necessarily a nightlife fragrance, if you want to really go bold with your fragrance, but this one will do just fine.

Mostly, it’s going to be a daily wear and sort of ‘do it all’ utility cologne in your rotation.

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Overall Impressions of Cool Water Parfum

Overall, do I like Cool Water Parfum? Yes, it is an enjoyable wear. Not too complicated, not perfect, but a scent that can cover a lot of bases.

Pink pepper and Haitian Vetiver are two notes that really dominate the composition. So, if you’re not into those, this might be one to avoid. To me, the peppercorn can be somewhat annoying at times, but not too bothersome.

It’s got a blue-ish presentation like so many other of the mainstream designer fragrances of the past decade. As such, you’ve smelled plenty of other fragrance that are like this before. Though, this does somewhat separate itself, despite being a bit simple.

The performance is also good. Not quite elite, but if you can get this for a discounted price, you’re usually not going to get better than this. Davidoff is one of those brands that can get heavily discounted from its retail price, but those savings aren’t always available.

So, you may have to pay $98 or thereabouts for a full bottle of the stuff. At that price, I’d probably pass, but this could also be a very good pick up if you can get it for relatively cheap.