Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Cool Water
Cool Water by Davidoff (1988) is built around Mint, Lavender, Coriander, Geranium. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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- 1
Ralph Lauren · 1994
Polo Sport
Shared notes: Mint, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Musk. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin. Same family (Aromatic Aquatic).
- 2
Ungaro · 1993
Ungaro pour l'Homme III
Shared notes: Coriander, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Sandalwood. What differs: Lemon, Orange, Sage.
- 3
Paco Rabanne · 1993
XS pour Homme
Shared notes: Mint, Geranium, Coriander, Cedar, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper Berry.
- 4
Montblanc · 2003
Individuel
Shared notes: Coriander, Lavender, Jasmine, Geranium, Sandalwood. What differs: Pineapple, Cinnamon, Rosemary.
- 5
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Coriander, Lavender, Geranium, Cedar, Sandalwood. What differs: Artemisia, Rosemary, Bergamot.
- 6
Paloma Picasso · 1992
Minotaure
Shared notes: Coriander, Jasmine, Geranium, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum.
- 7
Hugo Boss · 1995
Hugo Man
Shared notes: Lavender, Mint, Geranium, Jasmine, Cedar. What differs: Green Apple, Grapefruit, Basil.
- 8
Parfums de Marly · 2019
Sedley
Shared notes: Mint, Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood, Cedar. What differs: Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit. Positioned as Unisex.
- 9
Cerruti · 1990
1881
Shared notes: Lavender, Cedar, Geranium, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Cypress, Juniper.
- 10
Cartier · 1992
Pasha de Cartier
Shared notes: Lavender, Mint, Coriander, Sandalwood. What differs: Caraway, Anise, Mandarin.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Cool Water?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Cool Water, including Mint, Lavender, Geranium.
What is an alternative to Cool Water from another house?
Polo Sport (Ralph Lauren, 1994) picks up Mint, Lavender, Geranium in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.