G. Bellini - Deep Lidl Eau de Parfum

First of all: I don't see any real similarity to Cool Water, more to Bleu de Chanel. But we don't need to compare it to the 5-Euro fragrance, it doesn't come close, and it doesn't really try to. It's more of an inspiration than a dupe. I'm actually surprised by the bad reviews here. Because it never smells cheap like 5 Euros and is a nice scent. I even like it best from the Bellini range, and even better than the praised Sauvage clone Homme. It is fruity fresh and still has a touch of class and elegance. The perfumer has really gotten the best out of what can be achieved for such a price. And although the oils are probably all cheap, it never smells cheap like various dupe manufacturer sites that are now flooding the market with synthetic muck. There's no spectacle, and it's quite linear. If you spray it on your arm at Lidl at the beginning of your shopping, you get a pretty good idea of how it will remain. The longevity is okay for the price, and the scent is pleasant without any rough edges. An all-rounder that can be worn in the office, at work, in the beer garden, or during sports. It fits quite well and leans towards mainstream without being off-putting. You can throw it in your backpack without a guilty conscience, leave it in the sun, or put it in the glove compartment. If you've forgotten your perfume on a business trip or in general, you can quickly shop for it for a fiver and smell decent and pleasant. It sits next to the coffee machine at my workplace. And if I’ve reached for a not-so-long-lasting scent in the morning and the scent has faded, the Deep carries me through the rest of the day home. And yes, others can do that too. But that's its job, and it does it well. You don't necessarily have to have it, but if you try it at Lidl and like it, why not. Simple but good and never smells like cheap junk. Especially if you're looking for something affordable for everyday use, or for the younger generation, it's a good alternative to all the cheap rubbish you find everywhere else.