Cool Water Wave for Men
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
246 ratings
From your scent profile
Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear.
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.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy 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.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- 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
First minutes
- Sichuan pepper
- Marine notes
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Birch leaf
- Orange blossom
- Juniper
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 44%Summer
- 42%Spring
- 10%Autumn
- 4%Winter
- Casual26%
- Daytime24%
- Sport21%
- Office17%
- Nighttime7%
- Evening5%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
55% matchTeahupoo
Zara · 2018
54% matchIndigo
Honoré Payan
51% matchEscape for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Calvin Klein · 1993
50% matchInvictus Platinum
Rabanne · 2022
49% matchIce Touch Man (2005) (Eau de Toilette)
Mexx · 2005
49% matchBe Delicious Men (Eau de Toilette)
DKNY · 2004
49% matchBlue Fever
Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024
48% matchBrave
La Rive
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Last updated: October 26, 2026














