03/16/2022

GeorgeReid
22 Reviews

GeorgeReid
3
Intense? Maybe. Different? Definitely!
The original Davidoff Cool Water is a classic fragrance from the 1980s, and one of the first fragrances that I received.
Naturally, I went and tried Cool Water Intense (CW: I).
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The most important point is that unless someone is familiar with the fragrances involving Annick Mercado (Responsible for CW: I, was part of the Acqua Di Gio team, and the nose behind Dior’s Hypnotic Poison, etc.), and Pierre Bourdon (Responsible for CW: Green Irish Tweed, Montblanc’s Individuel, etc.), the differences between CW and CW: I will come as a surprise.
To be direct, CW and CW: I are VASTLY different as flankers. The only thing similar about them is that both fragrances work best in the summer, and both are affordable for anyone on a budget.
However, I did the homework, and have this recommendation.
If you are looking for a smoky summer fragrance that is light, subtle, and fresh, that gives hints of maturity, I suggest going with the original Cool Water.
However, if you want a summer fragrance that is energetic, sweet, and unapologetic, Cool Water Intense is worth your consideration.
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For the actual fragrance itself, artisans will be disappointed as there are only three notes in Cool Water Intense. The opening of this fragrance is like an orange, but the heart note of coconut and the base note of amber quickly overtake the fragrance profile quickly. However, despite the lack of complexity and the signs of a synthetic smell, it is a fantastic fragrance that is both sweet and fresh.
While most consider it a masculine fragrance, I believe that Cool Water Intense is more of a unisex fragrance that women can wear reasonably well.
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Performance-wise, Cool Water Intense is superb. It has above-average sillage and projection. It will not announce your presence as you enter the room like a superstar, but heads will turn as you walk past people.
For longevity, CW: I lasts about 10-12 hours and should get you through most of the day. That is above the expected performance for a warm-weather EdP.
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Davidoff Cool Water Intense is an excellent fragrance in all social situations. It does okay in the office or at the gym as a scent that will not attract too much negative attention.
However, CW: I truly shines when used as a fragrance for leisure. The fragrance absolutely pairs well with a jeans and a t-shirt vibe, going to the beach and sipping on tropical drinks, going out to dinner with friends, or on a date with a lively lady.
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Overall, Cool Water Intense holds its own as a fragrance that differs completely from the original Cool Water.
While this aspect will disappoint people looking for a stronger version of Cool Water, Cool Water Intense is a solid change of pace for people looking for a vibrant summer fragrance.
Naturally, I went and tried Cool Water Intense (CW: I).
----
The most important point is that unless someone is familiar with the fragrances involving Annick Mercado (Responsible for CW: I, was part of the Acqua Di Gio team, and the nose behind Dior’s Hypnotic Poison, etc.), and Pierre Bourdon (Responsible for CW: Green Irish Tweed, Montblanc’s Individuel, etc.), the differences between CW and CW: I will come as a surprise.
To be direct, CW and CW: I are VASTLY different as flankers. The only thing similar about them is that both fragrances work best in the summer, and both are affordable for anyone on a budget.
However, I did the homework, and have this recommendation.
If you are looking for a smoky summer fragrance that is light, subtle, and fresh, that gives hints of maturity, I suggest going with the original Cool Water.
However, if you want a summer fragrance that is energetic, sweet, and unapologetic, Cool Water Intense is worth your consideration.
----
For the actual fragrance itself, artisans will be disappointed as there are only three notes in Cool Water Intense. The opening of this fragrance is like an orange, but the heart note of coconut and the base note of amber quickly overtake the fragrance profile quickly. However, despite the lack of complexity and the signs of a synthetic smell, it is a fantastic fragrance that is both sweet and fresh.
While most consider it a masculine fragrance, I believe that Cool Water Intense is more of a unisex fragrance that women can wear reasonably well.
----
Performance-wise, Cool Water Intense is superb. It has above-average sillage and projection. It will not announce your presence as you enter the room like a superstar, but heads will turn as you walk past people.
For longevity, CW: I lasts about 10-12 hours and should get you through most of the day. That is above the expected performance for a warm-weather EdP.
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Davidoff Cool Water Intense is an excellent fragrance in all social situations. It does okay in the office or at the gym as a scent that will not attract too much negative attention.
However, CW: I truly shines when used as a fragrance for leisure. The fragrance absolutely pairs well with a jeans and a t-shirt vibe, going to the beach and sipping on tropical drinks, going out to dinner with friends, or on a date with a lively lady.
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Overall, Cool Water Intense holds its own as a fragrance that differs completely from the original Cool Water.
While this aspect will disappoint people looking for a stronger version of Cool Water, Cool Water Intense is a solid change of pace for people looking for a vibrant summer fragrance.
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