Cool Water

Cool Water, a masculine Eau de Toilette from the Swiss house Davidoff released in 1988, follows a fresh aquatic-aromatic structure from a cool, minty top to a warm, mossy base.

The opening combines sea water and Calone, which give a cool, salty, watermelon-like marine freshness, with mint and lavender for a clean, herbal, aromatic lift. The heart softens with geranium's rosy, minty edge, while sandalwood adds a creamy woodiness. The base is warm and classic: ambergris gives a salty, mineral glow, tobacco a dry, honeyed warmth and oakmoss a damp green depth that anchors the freshness.

It suits spring and summer, sport, office days and casual outings, and its fresh character makes it easy to wear most days. It should appeal to someone who likes clean aquatic fougères with a herbal, minty freshness and a warm, mossy base, energetic, crisp and uncomplicated.