The world of fragrances for men has definitely grown over the years, with numerous bottles to match the women’s offerings. That being said, we all know that you can’t beat a classic.
This is why the Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette still remains a firm staple for many fellas. More importantly, it’s almost half-price on Amazon.
First launched in 1988, it is the OG aquatic cologne that started it all, with a reputation so popular it has been hailed as the “signature” scent for men. Currently, a 75ml bottle has been reduced on Amazon from £44.34 to just £22.50, saving 49 per cent overall.
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For the guys who love a fresh scent that reminds them of sunnier climes, Cool Water is a marine-based fragrance that has been inspired by the freshness of the ocean. It opens with notes of mint and lavender, blending into amber for a “unique” aroma.
As an aromatic fragrance, it can be worn all day and guys won’t have to worry about it fading, as devoted fans say it is “long lasting”. Meanwhile, the sleek, minimalist-style bottle is perfect for a guy who won’t want anything too flashy.
Since it remains a staple, it’s not a surprise to learn that Cool Water has been singled out as an ‘Amazon Choice’ product, with over 25,000 reviews that have praised it as “summer in a bottle” at an “unbeatable price.”
One review read: “This is summer in a bottle, all the way. In the opening, I get a lot of green & lavender notes. Very clean, very fresh smelling, almost like a nice soap, without being too overly synthetic. In the dry down, I get some woody/musky notes with the green still lingering around in the background.
“Overall a very fresh, masculine, professional, aquatic smelling scent. I get about 5 hours longevity, so the performance on this one is pretty average. Overall, I definitely recommend this one for the spring & summer.”
A second read: “I bought this as a gift and the recipient loved it. The product is the original scent from Davidoff and it’s a classic. The scent is long lasting and fresh. I have bought this as a gift numerous times and never had any complaints. The product arrived quickly, was sealed and the price was very reasonable. I would purchase again.”
A third fan of the scent said: “I love the fragrance of Davidoff’s Cool Water. It is one of my all time favourites. Its fresh aroma is perfect for the Summer, it doesn’t overwhelm, but definitely gets noticed. When I’m wearing it, ladies often ask me ‘What is that is that lovely fragrance you’re wearing?'”
Someone else simply remarked: “Wow, who doesn’t love the smell of Cool Water?! I spray it on and it instantly takes me back to being 16-20 years old, when we really really did care about how we smelt for the ladies. This was a game changer then, and a classic now, so if you don’t have this, or don’t know what it is, click order now. You won’t regret it.”
By comparison, someone less than impressed with the smell said in a three-star review: “It’s a good fresh fragrance but it’s too synthetic.”
Purchase the Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette (75ml) for almost half-price on Amazon here.
For the guys who prefer a fresh scent that reminds them of summer, another suitable alternative would be the Boss Bottled Tonic for Men Eau de Toilette (100ml) on offer for £39.50 at Debenhams. With citrus and woody notes, it remains both masculine and light.
Another marine-based fragrance is the Calvin Klein for Men Aqua (100ml) that you can bag for £57 from Argos. Offering notes of cucumber, citrus and musk, it is another refreshing fragrance for the warmer weather.