Cool Water Deep by Davidoff

I was gifted this in 2007. I’d already tried the regular Cool Water and liked it, but this Deep version fell in love with me at first sniff. It’s the most refined and organic fragrance I’ve ever smelled; even though it’s not expensive, nothing about the scent feels common. The opening is fruity (kiwi, tangerine, apple) with a cactus touch that keeps it from being cloying or overly feminine. After 20 minutes, cedar and guaiac wood come forward, then it shifts to something aquatic, musky, and resinous, yet always retains that citrus and cactus vibe; everything is perfectly balanced. Ideal for spring and summer, with good longevity and sillage, though not extraordinary. I finished the bottle and when I tried to restock, it was gone; what a total shame. I switched to CK Summer 2007, which is similar, but nothing matches that kiwi-cactus-guaiac wood blend. For me, this is Davidoff’s best; it’s rare for them to include so many notes (almost 14) and all are thoughtfully crafted. Rating: 9.5. Would I buy it again? At any price.

I’m not sure if it’s discontinued. They gave it to me years ago, and I haven’t seen it in Argentina since. I find it energetic and pleasant. You can definitely smell the kiwi, cactus, and something green and aquatic. Very harmonious for my taste.

Hi all perfume lovers! You’re right that it’s energetic; I’d add that it’s invigorating and creates a trail of joy. That’s what made me feel (I mean, made me feel, since I only have the sadly empty bottle left). It makes you feel special because wherever you go, this fragrance makes you stand out. People even ask what you’re wearing, not just women, but men too. It’s fresh, cheerful, citrusy with sparkly sweet touches of mint, probably due to the ingredient combination. For the dry down, a rich and varied woody aroma. For me, a very rich and cheerful creation with excellent longevity of over 12 hours. If you wear it on clothes, the scent lasts even longer and tastes better.

The opening reminded me slightly of Givenchy’s Xeryus Rouge due to some notes. It gave me an aquatic or marine impression, which is expected being a flanker of Cool Water, perhaps due to the refreshing fruity opening with apple and juniper. At 4 hours, I sense soft cedar and other indistinguishable woods. At 8 hours, the cedar continues with woods and musk. At 12 hours, a residual musky sensation with soft woods. I used 1 ml and got moderate sillage and longevity over 12 hours. Seems appropriate for spring-summer and daytime use. I felt it had less synthetic or harsh notes than the original Cool Water, but at the same time, somewhat lacking in personality and similar to other woody aromatic scents.