The Perfume Library

Hot Water Night

7.2

Davidoff · 2012

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Davidoff Hot Water Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that opens on juniper berry and black pepper and settles into oud and ambergris; it has been discontinued. It opens with a spicy start of juniper berry and black pepper. In the heart, cedarwood and rose absolute turn it woody and earthy. At the base, oud and ambergris balance the sweetness with leathery, animal and smoky tones; the oriental character dominates, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Montale Dark Aoud and Gritti Noctem Arabs have a close profile.

Echo (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Davidoff · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Echo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent balanced by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with suede, aquatic notes and aldehydes, a crisp, slightly synthetic start. The heart adds a peppery warmth from chili, black pepper and nutmeg. The base of cedar, sandalwood, suede and musk settles into a woody, faintly leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Davidoff Echo (Apres Rasage) and Chambre52 Bois Flotté have a close profile.

Cool Water Aquaman Collector Edition

7.5

Davidoff · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Aquaman Collector Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic masculine scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters call it masculine, with a share also finding it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with green mandarin orange, bringing a citrusy, fruity freshness. Black pepper adds a spicy edge in the heart, and gaiac wood lays a woody base underneath. The aquatic and synthetic accords give it a cool, clean feel.

The Brilliant Game

6.0

Davidoff · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Davidoff The Brilliant Game is a fruity, sweet gourmand for men, with spice and wood keeping the sweetness in check; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring stays close behind, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night outs and daily use also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. The Americano cocktail in the top gives a fruity, sweet opening. In the heart, cedar sets a woody frame and orange blossom softens it. Tonka bean in the base brings out the gourmand and oriental side. Joop! Joop! Homme Red King and Jaguar Excellence have a close profile.

Amber Blend

8.0

Davidoff · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Davidoff Amber Blend is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that ties the spice of cinnamon and nutmeg to the warmth of amber and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. The character reads clearly masculine. The top notes open with spicy cinnamon and nutmeg. In the heart, amber and rum absolute sweeten it. The base of sandalwood and Peru balsam leaves a creamy, resinous, oriental warmth. Swiss Arabian Amber Blended Mix and Dolce & Gabbana The One Royal Night have a close profile.

Silver Shadow Altitude (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Davidoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Silver Shadow Altitude Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, with sport also fitting. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most people read it as masculine and modern. It opens with juniper berry, grapefruit and green pepper, giving a fresh, green, slightly aquatic start. Cardamom, cedar and caraway add a spicy, woody note in the heart. Frankincense, cashmere wood and musk soften the base. Burberry Sport for Men and Dior Higher Energy have a close profile.

Good Life Woman (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Davidoff · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Davidoff Good Life Woman Eau de Parfum opens with rose, jasmine and fig, a floral and fruity scent that sits close to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business wear not far behind. Half of the voters find it feminine. The top of rose, jasmine and fig gives a floral-fruity start. In the heart, orris root, ylang-ylang and magnolia push it toward a powdery, sweet side. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, pepper and amber leaves a woody, spicy warmth.

Agar Blend

7.8

Davidoff · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Davidoff Agar Blend is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a smoky, resinous and creamy warmth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon leaf, clove and black pepper, which give it a sharp, spicy start. Oud and gaiac wood form a smoky, woody heart, and ambreine, benzoin and amber sweeten the base into a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions, while summer gets very few votes. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. Quintessence and Palais Bourbon have a close profile.

Run Wild for Her

6.2

Davidoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Run Wild for Her is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters point to leisure, daily and office use, and half of them call its character feminine, with modern coming next. Jasmine meets the softness of pistachio cream and the fruity brightness of pomegranate. Fresh and floral accords lead, while aquatic and green touches keep it light and the sweet, creamy side stays in the background. Victoria's Secret Scandalous Dare and Marbert Miss Marbert have a close profile.

Cool Water Game... for Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Davidoff · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Game... for Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around grapefruit, watermelon and vervain; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, citrus notes, watermelon and vervain, bright and juicy. Violet leaf, blueberry and lavender in the heart add a green, fruity softness. Cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli dry it down onto a woody base. Police To Be and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Cool Water Oceanic Edition

6.5

Davidoff · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Davidoff Cool Water Oceanic Edition is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, moves into vetiver at the heart and dries down on driftwood. The fresh, aquatic character leads throughout, with the green and spicy sides staying in the background and a clean, slightly synthetic air over it all. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly chosen for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, which points to an easy, light scent.

The Game Intense

7.1

Davidoff · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Davidoff The Game Intense links a gin fizz opening to an iris and patchouli heart and a labdanum absolute and ebony base, making a sweet, spicy men's scent; it has been discontinued. Gin fizz comes first, then iris and patchouli pull the scent in a powdery, woody direction. Labdanum absolute and ebony settle underneath, while the fruity, gourmand sweetness leaves a smoky, oriental trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine. Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit and Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto have a close profile.

Echo Woman

6.5

Davidoff · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Echo Woman is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer and in relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily, leisure and office wear lead, while sport and evenings out trail behind. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords dominate, softened by sweet and fruity touches. The top has white musk and vodka. The heart brings peony, osmanthus, iris and violet. In the base, woody notes, cinnamon and amber give it a lightly spiced, warm finish as it dries.

Horizon Extreme

6.0

Davidoff · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Davidoff Horizon Extreme is a men's fragrance for autumn and spring days, pairing citrus and spice over a woody base. Rosemary, grapefruit and ginger give a fresh, sharp opening. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood, cypriol and leather bring a spicy, smoky and slightly earthy feel. Sandalwood and amber soften the base, while sweet and fruity tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it suits leisure, business and daily wear best. Its masculine character dominates, though some find it classic or modern. Davidoff Horizon and Aigner In Leather Man have a close profile.

Cool Water Tender Sea Rose

6.7

Davidoff · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Tender Sea Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is light but still noticeable through the day. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with grapefruit for a citrus freshness, then jasmine and rose give the heart a soft floral touch, with musk underneath. Aquatic and fruity shades blend into a sweet, lightly powdery finish. Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau and Oscar de la Renta Bella Essence have a similar profile.

Adventure Eau Fraîche

6.4

Davidoff · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Bergamot, neroli and green mandarin orange give a bright citrus opening. Ginger and basil in the heart add a green, spicy edge. Vetiver, musk and cedar in the base settle it into a soft, woody finish. Its profile is close to Molinard Bambou and Prada Infusion de Gingembre.

Cool Water Deep (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Davidoff · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Deep Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent where citrus and aquatic accords meet a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with cactus, kiwi, juniper, mandarin orange and apple, a cool and fruity freshness. In the heart, cedar needle, spruce resin and sage add a green, needled feel. The base of gaiac wood, hinoki wood, labdanum and white musk dries down soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use close behind. Half of the voters call it masculine. Cartier Roadster Sport and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue have a close profile.

Cool Water Intense for Her

7.1

Davidoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Intense for Her is a fresh, aquatic floral with a light fruity sweetness, a women's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. Mangosteen and mandarin orange carry the fruity side, while exotic blossoms soften it and settle it onto a floral base. The fresh and aquatic accords dominate and the sweetness stays in the background, with a slightly synthetic touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine.

Cool Water Wave for Women (2007)

5.7

Davidoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Women is a fresh, aquatic floral that leans towards warm weather and relaxed daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with watermelon, mango, guava and passion fruit for a fruity freshness. Peony and freesia add a soft floral heart, with pink pepper adding a little spice. In the base, sandalwood, amber, iris and musk soften the freshness as it dries. Mexx Magnetic Woman and Jil Sander Sun Bath have a close profile.

Cool Water Grapefruit & Sage

7.2

Davidoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Wood Blend

7.4

Davidoff · 2017

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Davidoff Wood Blend is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around cardamom, saffron and leather. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits business, evening and leisure wear, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. The opening pairs lemon with cardamom and nutmeg for a spicy start. In the heart, saffron, coriander seed and vetiver add a green, earthy edge. The base settles into leather and frankincense, resinous and smoky, with a synthetic side among the accords. Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré and Zoologist Tiger have a close profile.

Silver Shadow Private

7.0

Davidoff · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Silver Shadow Private is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with spice, flowers and a touch of leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is named about equally for daytime, leisure and the office; most voters find it masculine, while some call it classic or modern. It opens with citrus notes, bergamot and cardamom, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, lavender, sesame and violet add a floral, slightly dry tone. Musk and leather in the base soften it and leave a leathery trace. Milton-Lloyd The Man Cobalt and Argos Perseus Triumphant have a close profile.

Cool Water Sea Rose Coral Reef Edition

6.7

Davidoff · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Sea Rose Coral Reef Edition is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that sets a sweet, powdery floral note against citrus, and it suits easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, a bright citrus freshness that spreads quickly. Rose in the heart brings floral and fruity tones, and cashmeran in the base closes the scent on a soft, powdery sweetness. The overall impression is clean, light and distinctly synthetic in its freshness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine and modern. Rituals Aura Blossom and Kaloo Lilirose have a close profile.

Cool Water Coral Reef Edition

6.4

Davidoff · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Coral Reef Edition is a fresh, citrusy men's scent made for the warmth of summer and spring, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear. Most voters pick summer, and the rest spring; leisure, daily and sport use lead, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange leads, mint adds a cool heart, and sandalwood closes it with a soft woody base. The overall feel is fresh, aquatic and green, with a fruity touch and a somewhat synthetic edge. Hugo Boss Hugo Iced and Davidoff Cool Water Summer Seas have a close profile.