Cool Water Coral Reef Edition 2014

Cool Water Coral Reef Edition by Davidoff
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6.5 / 10 42 Ratings
A limited perfume by Davidoff for men, released in 2014. The scent is aquatic-fresh. It was last marketed by Coty.
Limited Edition
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Main accords

Aquatic
Fresh
Synthetic
Citrus
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Mandarin orangeMandarin orange
Heart Notes Heart Notes
MintMint
Base Notes Base Notes
SandalwoodSandalwood
Ratings
Scent
6.542 Ratings
Longevity
5.131 Ratings
Sillage
5.134 Ratings
Bottle
6.848 Ratings
Submitted by Michael, last update on 25.10.2022.

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KevinGrey

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THE summer cocktail with sea breeze
Preliminary: I know only the "Caribbean Summer Edition", but in which you can not write reviews and it seems to be identical to the "Coral Reef Edition", except for the bottle.

A random test while browsing the Davidoff fragrances in the perfumery. But one that was really worth it.
I am a big fan of Cool Water since my school days. None of the many flankers, which there are now to this fragrance had been able to convince me until that day. Except this one!

From the first moment he had my attention. Something was interesting about this fragrance and made me sniff it again and again. Convincing from the head to the deep drydown. And that where this kind of fragrance (the fruity-fresh ones) usually has it rather hard with me. It must be said that I had discovered him alsonoch on a very hot summer day, where he is anyway at home and has his absolute strength. I had to have it!

But now to the details:

It starts aquatic-fruity-fresh (lime) with herbaceous sharpness (mint) in it. The mint sharpness is still very dominant here. A light fragrance, but with good silage. A summer cocktail. Immediately I am at 35 degrees at the beach bar, or with a Friuchtcocktail on a rock in the Caribbean surf sitting....

After an hour, the fruit notes now dominate and become "darker". Now it is more orange fruits instead of lime and mint that characterize the fragrance. It now seems like a fruitier Cool Water for higher temperatures, so less spicy-woody, than the classic original.

In the later drydown, it approaches the classic Cool Water. So he becomes spicy-woody, but remains fruity marked. You can already tell now that there is Cool Water underneath, which was changed with fruit and mint. However, it does not last particularly long on (my) skin. No comparison to the classic.

Its color is definitely light. White, beige or light bluish tones go well with him.

A summer fragrance for the 20 to 50-year-old gentleman. For teenagers too boring, and for Ü60 too youthful-fresh.
Already masculine, but very close to the unisex threshold. With something slightly floral gelayert he would already be feminine.

A "super-freshi" for the very high temperatures, without exaggerated citrus vibe or the like as many other fragrances for these situations. A nice, pleasant aquatic-fruity Freshi for the extreme summer days, where it is no longer necessarily about masculinity, but only about freshness.
Well suited at the water (swimming pool / beach / lake / pool, etc.) and quite wearable on hot days also in the office.

As I said, usually a fragrance that can not convince me, but here everything is just right for me. A total exotic in my fragrance inventory, but he has his rightful place and does his job very well :-) He ranks between "Cerruti 1881 Riviera", which is good away from the water in the forest and field in high summer, and the classic Cool Water, which is already too spicy for extreme temperatures.

The simply belongs to it.
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Elysium

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Elysium
Elysium
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A Leopard Never Changes Its Spots
What is there to say? Cool Water Man Summer Edition 2019 by Davidoff is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men and is another flanker of the original Cool Water. I had forgotten how good it was until I rediscovered this latest reissue! And to be honest, it’s impossible for these flankers to change their character, even if they will try very hard, no one can change their innate DNA. Smells so minimally different that it really isn't any different. I have a weird thing for Cool Waters so I had to add this one to the collection. It's not my favorite of flankers from the House of Davidoff but it's still enjoyable. For those who might be a bit tired of the original, if that's even possible. One may yet have a little summer play with this flanker instead, for one summer at least. I'm a total Cool Water addict. Have been since the early 90s and these special editions smell amazing.

The immediate hit of Calone is Cool Water’s trademark. This is what creates a comprehensive aquatic scent. Though, it is not accompanied by a discernable lavender bouquet and other cool aromatics of the original. It opens with a slightly spicy mint before quickly drying down to mostly a juniper and water scent which reminds me of nice beach experience. Although citrus fruits accord, resulting from the blend of tangerine, grapefruit, and lemon, is a fitting description for this overall fresh sensation, there are underlying hints of minty and spicy notes.

The citrus dries off leaving only the mint and aquatic scents from the head. The heart appears with an herbaceous bouquet of basil and sage leaves. Deep notes of juniper berries are present as a reminder that we’re dealing with a rich, masculine fragrance. It's the original Cool Water with a heftier dose of mint.

The mint freshness maintains the cool texture as we probe into the base. This is reinforced by sharp notes of sandalwood, which contrast with a warm musky presence. The musk is undeniably aldehydic with a fatty finish, which ensures that stays more animal than amber. Here and there I get some similarities with Dior Sauvage without the overwhelming Ambroxan. Throughout, the aquatic notes are not only present but overarching. However, it does evolve with the dry down starting with neatness that evokes shaving foam and finishing with a deep creaminess closer to suntan lotion.

In terms of seasonality, Cool Water Man Summer Edition 2019 is a quintessential summer fragrance. Its ocean breeze notes exude seaside nightclubs, summer cocktails and the sand between your toes at sunset. For this reason, it’s an ideal fragrance to wear in the evening rather than the day. That said, the scent wouldn’t feel out of place when at the wheel of a convertible under the beating sun. Consequently, it’s more of a casual fragrance that would struggle in the workplace or during more formal occasions. Instead, reserve it for nights out or evening social gatherings.

When spraying Cool Water onto your neck, you can virtually hear the waves crashing against the rocks. It’s an undeniably iconic fragrance that is evocative of imagery like Corvettes speeding into the sunset to synth music. It pairs well with summer nights out and wouldn’t be out of place on vacation.

-Elysium
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