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Davidoff

Cool Water Wave for Men

Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

2017MenModern
7.2/ 10
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246 ratings
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Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 242 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.1 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Aquatic
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet
  7. Synthetic
  8. Spicy

What does Cool Water Wave for Men smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Zara Teahupoo and Honoré Payan Indigo have a close profile.

It opens with Sichuan pepper, marine notes and grapefruit, a salty, citrusy start. In the heart, birch leaf, orange blossom and juniper add a green, lightly spicy line. Patchouli and sandalwood in the base give it a woody footing without weighing it down.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Sichuan pepper
    • Marine notes
    • Grapefruit
  2. First hours

    • Birch leaf
    • Orange blossom
    • Juniper
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Sandalwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 44%
    Summer
  • 42%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Autumn
  • 4%
    Winter
  • Casual
    26%
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Sport
    21%
  • Office
    17%
  • Nighttime
    7%
  • Evening
    5%

Least picked for evenings.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026