6 Fragrances that Smell Similar to Cool Water

Davidoff’s Cool Water, was released in the late 1980s, and has been a very popular men’s cologne ever since. The current formulation, isn’t quite the same as those original bottles, but it is still a very nice scent.

With such popularity, there are going to be similar options or just straight up clones of such a fragrance. With Cool Water, I think there are fewer (probably zero, to my knowledge) exact matches of its aroma.

However, there are some select fragrances, which come very close while providing their own unique experience. In this post, I will present six such options, of colognes which smell similar to this Davidoff classic.

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What Colognes Smell Like Davidoff Cool Water?

Vintage Inspiration

His Dua Water by The Dua Brand– As I said, the newer formulations of Cool Water aren’t exactly the same as the vintage bottle. However, the Dua Brand has released their take on this scent, based on older bottles of this Davidoff classic.

His Dua Water aims to recapture the magic of the late 1980s edition, all while still hitting that super affordable price point.

I haven’t personally tried this one out, but I have bought a bunch of other fragrances from the brand. The usually get very close to the designer perfume that they’re inspired by. It can take a few months for the cologne to reach its full potential, so, don’t panic if it’s not exact at first…it’ll get better and better.

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The High End Alternative

Green Irish Tweed By Creed For Men. Millesime Spray 4.0 Oz (Packaging May Vary)–A masculine scent that dates from the 1980s yet still has amazing drawing power even today. It is categorized as a fresh woody smell featuring notes of lemon verbena and sandalwood.

The opening of Green Irish Tweed is a mossy woodsy sort of scent. Is this very similar to Cool Water? Yes, for part of the time, but not the whole wear. It also lacks the aquatic aspect of the Davidoff. Not exact, and GIT, is a better fragrance.

After it’s initial opening period, however, I feel like GIT really comes into its own with a smooth citrus vibe, which is refined and elegant. Green Irish Tweed has a bit of a blend between soapy and powdery, during its dry down.

This is probably my favorite part of the wear. The performance is really quite nice. The sillage is strong enough to be noticeable, but not overwhelming. Plus, it will last long enough for a full work day.  Review of Green Irish Tweed

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The Super Cheap Option

Aspen by Coty for Men 4 Ounce Cologne Spray– A fresh, green, and woodsier version of Cool Water. Aspen has that great sandalwood note, that is flanked by a prominent fir tree aroma. This isn’t an overbearing forest smell, but is fairly well-blended, for a fragrance that is so on the inexpensive side.

A full bottle only costs around $10, and provides a similar yet unique, take on our Davidoff scent. It is a drier cologne, Aspen comes across as a wooded version, of the aquatic Cool Water.

The performance for something at this price point, is actually pretty solid. It’s not amazing but it doesn’t completely crap out, a few hours in.

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Herbal, Less Aquatic

Bond No.9 Chez Bond Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.3 Ounce
Violet, sandalwood, and various citrus scents make this one a winner. One of the better scents from Bond No. 9’s collection.

Chez Bond is fresh and clean, plus, works well on both males and females. This also lacks the aquatic accord of Cool Water, but makes up for it, in other ways.

Chez Bond has an herbal tea-like opening with its actual tea note plus lemon and leafy greens, adding further depth to the arrangement. It feels airy and warm just like a cup of tea.

As it dries down, Chez Bond’s more substantial notes come into play. It’s a forest sort of smell with cedar and sandalwood elevating to the top to join the tea. This one is suited for everyday wear. Casual or at the office.  Read my Full Chez Bond Review

Smoother and Floral

ARMAF TRES NUIT 3.4 EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY FOR MEN– Tres Nuit has a similar aroma to Cool Water, while taking a much more floral approach, to get there.

Iris, violet, and lemon verbena, are highlights of this fragrance which come together to create a fairly solid aroma close to that of our target scent.

This one has a more powdery finish and less of the soapy sandalwood. It is fresh and probably a smoother interpretation, of this sort of style.

A very nice lemon fragrance, with sandalwood, and the powdery floral notes. Another one, which lacks the aquatic element. Still, a very nice wear for the price.

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A Distant Inland Cousin

Trefle Pur by Atelier– Ok, this isn’t going to be one to go with, if you want a near copy of Cool Water. However, Trefle Pur strikes me as a distant relation, with a similar structure.

Noticeably, you’re not getting the marine accord or the tobacco.

This one is however, quite green and fresh with its notes. For example, instead or mint, you get basil up top. Moss and musk are in the base. Neroli in the middle.

It’s a greenish floral fragrance for men, with enough spice and earthy/woodsy notes to keep it interesting.

Won’t be for everyone, and Trefle Pur is much more expensive.