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Cool Water Wave for Men Davidoff 2017

7.1 / 10 241 Ratings

A perfume by Davidoff for men, released in 2017. The scent is aquatic-fresh. It is being marketed by Coty.
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Main accords

Aquatic

Fresh

Synthetic

Citrus

Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Marine notes

Grapefruit

Sichuan pepper

Heart Notes

Juniper

Orange blossom

Birch leaf

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Patchouli

Perfumers

Francis Kurkdjian, Antoine Lie, Jean Jacques

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Ratings

Scent

7.1241 Ratings

Longevity

6.1214 Ratings

Sillage

6.0216 Ratings

Bottle

6.8237 Ratings

Value for money

8.0153 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

The face of the advertising campaign is actor Scott Eastwood.

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Reviews

14 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/19/2025

5Scent 5Longevity 4Sillage

MichaSchoen
7 Reviews

MichaSchoen

1

Habe ich satt.

Als ich es gekauft hatte, hatte ich nicht all zu viel Geld für Parfums und war froh etwas günstiges gefunden zu haben. Damals hatte ich noch das normale Cool Water und fand diese Version hier durch die Grapefruit originell und erfrischend. Mittlerweile kann ich es nicht mehr riechen. Über die Zeit habe ich es einfach satt. Jedes Mal, wenn ich es aufsprühe, merke ich einfach, dass es ein sehr günstiges Parfum ist.

03/21/2018

6Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Dexter82
107 Reviews

Dexter82

Große Wellen wird man damit nicht schlagen...

Ein Herrenduft der nicht aneckt. Passt zu Büro, Freizeit oder wohin auch immer. Es bleibt aber auch nicht wirklich in Erinnerung. Ich habe es mir nur geholt, weil ein gift set verfügbar war bei Galeria Kaufhof für 29.99€.

09/23/2018

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Basti87
1100 Reviews

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Basti87

Top Review 18

Cool Water adapted to today's trend

Cool Water Wave - a fragrance that I have had on my radar for a long time. The original is a classic that everyone should know. By now, it has aged quite a bit and is more suited for a fragrance museum. Some die-hard fans may still wear it, but this extremely famous DNA feels a bit worn out. Even though the original is relatively timeless, I am less inclined to wear it.
The Cool Water line has grown quite large, with new flankers and limited editions being released every year. There are some good ones among them, but mostly they are solid to unremarkable. Hot Water is still a flanker that I like the most. Otherwise, there are no real must-haves.
I have been keeping an eye on this one for a long time, especially since Francis Kurkdjian is one of the three perfumers. Those who read my comments know that I greatly appreciate his works, both in the designer sector and under his own name. I was curious to see how he would interpret Cool Water.

I bought 40ml at a fair price. You can already find it in many shops for under 20 euros. The bottle is very attractive and has a nice light blue color, fitting the Wave concept. Otherwise, it is kept rather simple.
That this fragrance belongs to the Cool Water family is noticeable from the very beginning. The DNA is clearly perceptible. This special aquatic freshness in the background is distinctly recognizable but has been enhanced here with a modern marine synthetic note. For the typical new-release nitpicker, this probably won't be anything special.
At the start, a maritime note emerges, paired with grapefruit and that typical Cool Water flair. A pleasant but also synthetic freshness. Subtle fruity and spicy notes are also slightly noticeable. The base fades softly and ordinarily. Specifically, fresh sandalwood provides a gentle fresh dry-down. This flanker reminds me of a blend of the original Cool Water combined with Dunhill Icon Racing / Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue. Therefore, nothing really new or extraordinary. Easy to wear without any real highlights.
This flanker is not just for summer days. For me, it is also good for everyday wear and sports activities. It should be well-received without really causing any major fuss.
The performance is quite good for the price range. It lasts around 5 hours without any issues. The sillage is good at first and becomes a bit more intimate after 2 hours. Those looking for better performance should consider the slightly more expensive Dunhill Icon Racing.

Overall, a solid release. An uncomplicated fragrance for a relatively low price.

05/31/2017

6.5Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Leimbacher
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Leimbacher

Top Review 6

Poseidon's Tame Tsunami

Kurkdjian + Cool Water = automatically moist nose.

No wonder I couldn't wait long to test it. If it weren't for this combo, I wouldn't be testing this seemingly 27th Cool Water flanker. I've been disappointed or even shocked too many times. However, "CW Wave" is not bad, maybe even the best offshoot of the legend. The original remains untouched and out of reach, but Wave is heavily oriented towards the original and the idol of the 80s and 90s. After all, it’s still one of the best.

Wave also has that salty-green ocean sound in its soul, but it's more modern, younger, and more relaxed. Less dark blue and more of a turquoise wave on a fine sandy beach. Such scents are what Hollister would love to offer, but since Fierce, it has only been nonsense. Wave is a laid-back surfer type - curly, gentle, maybe half-Italian or Brazilian. Perfect for all kinds of sporty beach activities. A fine fragrance for vacation, but I prefer the more mature, intense original. Even after all these years and numerous reformulations. "Wave" and the new "D&G Light Blue pH Eau Intense" have strong similarities. A shallow wave of sand, salt, and almost naïve youthful sexiness. The universally popular and used grapefruit adds a fruity, zesty touch that is absent in the original. However, even a fan must admit that the entire Cool Water family now smells as much like a chemistry lab as it does like ocean spray.

Bottle: Cool Water as usual... I don't really like the Wave lettering.
Sillage: shy surfer boy
Longevity: 5-6 hours, slightly below the original.

Conclusion: Cool Water Wave is better than its flanker colleagues, but it doesn't quite make the cut for a solid summer recommendation. I’ll skip this wave. Sorry Kurkdjian!

07/12/2022

6Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Animilovic
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Animilovic

4

Uncool Water

Since 1988, the original Cool Water Eau de Toilette has been sold and has been kept afloat over the years by countless flankers. However, flankers can often be a tricky business...sometimes they work and the original gets an interesting touch, but in most cases, they don't come close to the original and seem like a desperate marketing gimmick to attract attention after over 30 years on the market.
Unfortunately, this is also the case here.

Since one should always start positively with criticism, I will begin with the price. Currently, you can get the perfume for 15.95 euros / 40 ml, which I would say is quite cheap. Additionally, Francis Kurkdjian was involved in the creation, which definitely piques interest.

And that's already it for the positive aspects, and unfortunately, I must start with the negative points.
In the opening, an aquatic alcohol mix hits the nose, which is actually classic for perfumes in the budget price segment. But even after the alcohol fades away, very little remains. Maritime notes, grapefruit, Sichuan pepper, birch leaf, juniper, orange blossom, patchouli, and sandalwood sound very good, but I can't really perceive any of those ingredients. It’s those undefined maritime notes that linger like a fresh splash on the neck. The rest is probably hiding beneath the water's surface.
Four sprays on the neck and after two hours, my self-perception was gone. Even for the low price, the performance is simply too weak.

I remember Cool Water Eau de Toilette from my youth and therefore had to try Cool Water Wave for Men when I saw it in my father's bathroom cabinet. My tip to you: stick with the original...or at least a better flanker.

If after over three decades the Cool Water DNA is gradually getting old for you, but you still enjoy maritime perfumes, another little secret tip from me is Oud Minérale.

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