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Al Haramain ... did you miscalculate the price? Maybe a typo? Because a perfume like this for 20 €? Crazy!

Perfectly balanced sweet and spicy notes that shine on both cold and hot days, and it's a real compliment magnet.
Absolutely insane how good this stuff is! And the longevity? It can easily compete with the big names. Sillage? Also top!

But let's be honest, Al Haramain .... What were you thinking with the bottle design? I've rarely seen such an ugly thing. If you send me the fragrance for free for life, I’d be happy to help you with the design.

Creed Virgin Island Water ... the name alone promises luxury and exclusivity.
And indeed, the scent itself is breathtakingly beautiful. Fresh lime, creamy coconut milk, and gentle white flowers transport you straight to a vacation by the sea.

But unfortunately, this dream lasts only a short while. After a brief time, the scent has vanished, like a breeze dissolving in the sky above the ocean.

This is unfortunately not uncommon with Creed, and the sillage is hardly worth mentioning.

And it is precisely because of this performance that the price is hard to justify. As much as the scent delights, I would lean towards alternatives given this longevity.

This fragrance comes remarkably close to the original.
For me, the Caline feels a bit "lighter" and perhaps even more watery, but not in a negative sense at all.
At just 6 €, it is one of the best, if not the best perfume in this price range. Fresh, aquatic, green ... simply a great scent for everyday wear. Ideal for refreshing on hot days, after showering, at the gym, ... I can hardly imagine a situation where this fragrance wouldn't fit.

The only downside: Like the original, this perfume does struggle a bit with performance. Especially the longevity is very limited at 2-3 hours.
But at this price, you don't mind spraying it on again.

Overall, I would rate the fragrance a strong 9 out of 10. Particularly due to the price-performance ratio.
If the longevity could be improved while keeping the price so attractive, it would definitely be a strong candidate for a perfect score.

Davidoff Cool Water is the epitome of a classic, fresh fragrance. Mint, lavender, green notes, and aquatic accords come together to create a masculine and timeless masterpiece.
For me, undoubtedly one of the best fragrances of all time.

Cool Water has been copied many times ... the dupes are available in almost every drugstore and come dangerously close to the original in terms of scent.
In terms of longevity and sillage, the copies often surpass the original, and they are frequently ahead in price as well, although Cool Water is still, for me, a prime example of excellent value for money.

Conclusion: Davidoff Cool Water is a great fragrance at a fair price, perfect for everyday wear, even if it slightly falters in performance.

The fragrance initially unfolds a tempting composition of sweet, ripe fruits that fill the entire room.

Juicy pineapple opens the scent, followed by a deep, dark plum and a fresh pear. A subtle note of mint rounds off the fruit cocktail without being intrusive.

This scent is by no means a dupe; it impresses with its uniqueness and could easily sell for three times the price.

The only downside: longevity and sillage could be better. Despite the performance, 10 out of 10.

For lovers of sweet, fruity, and oriental fragrances, it is an absolute hidden gem and a definite blind buy recommendation.

Definitely one of the best from the house of Lattafa!