Cool Water

I’ve reviewed this before some years ago, but it’s been a while. So, beings that I used what was left in the bottle I had and wore it today, I thought I would come back here with an update. I was at a very casual, outdoor company event earlier this afternoon. We had beautiful weather here with mild temperatures. People upon seeing me and giving me a hug said, “OMG, you smell so good. What is that?” Imagine their surprise when I told them that it was this. Of course skin chemistry plays a huge part in how a scent will smell from person to person, but there is also a trick with this one. Be careful how much you spray on and at what distance the bottle is away from you when you spray it. Spraying too close to the body and spraying too much will have this scent smelling thick and synthetic to the point it’s gag and headache inducing. I held the bottle nearly two feet away from me and misted this on. The result was smelling nice, fresh, and clean as if I stepped out of the shower only a minute ago without causing any headaches for myself or others around me. It does smell soapy, but I like those kind of scents for daytime anyway. For me, they make me more approachable to others. This lasted on me for most of the day with mild projection. I’m sure I’ll replace my used bottle once summer is in full swing.

This is summer in a bottle. It smells like water, the ocean, vacation and summer holidays. It also smells somehow nostalgic for some reason? At first, there are fresh citruses and water. Then it smells more sweet (like fruits and water melon) but not too sweet in the way that makes you have headache, but in a way that makes you feel like you are on beach in summer, having a cold drink and fruit. The whole time it is very fresh and keeps the smell of fresh water. The name "cool water" fits well, it really feels cooling and refreshing. It also lasts pretty long, on skin I think it's good for about one whole work day, on clothes a bit more. (edit: I put it yesterday evening on my wrists and I can still smell it today, and it's half past 4 in the afternoon) And it's also good price, if you want a good quality perfume but you cannot afford some expensive designer brand (like me) this is a good choice. My mom uses it and it smells a little different on both of us, but always nice. I don't think there is anyone who would hate this perfume, at least I don't know anyone who does...so I think it also makes a good present if you don't know someone that close. The bottle is also cute, it looks like a little potion.

The Scent of a Blue Lagoon... This 1996 Floral Aquatic scent by Pierre Bourdon has a mood & tone consistent with Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991), or The Blue Lagoon (1980). Although both films were made before this came out, I could imagine the sets smelling of this, and Brooke Shields, Milla Jovovich or their male co-stars wearing this on set. Once the bottle is sprayed a few times and then stored for a year or more it smells like it should, as other reviewers have mentioned. There's a lot going on in the notes, and although individual notes can sometimes be picked out, it's smoothly blended into sweet but cool blue lagoon vibe. Opens with a fruity-floral burst of melon & lotus with quince & citrus-y accents. As it transitions to the floral heart of lotus & waterlily, some honey tones emerge. The floral support base keeps the blue lagoon vibe going for well beyond average performance. I was obsessed with this when it first came out. Like all fads, it fell out of fashion for awhile, but now I would consider it a classic. It's a longtime love for me. Aquatic scent lovers, enjoy!

Back in '03 I was 20 years old, and in my first serious relationship. Anyways, He called me one day and said he was at the flea market and there were several people there selling perfumes/colognes... He was naming off the ones they had, and when he said they had "Cool Water" i said yes, that's the one I wanted... I had never smelled it before, but knowing that I loved aquatic scents... I figured i'd like it. He came and picked me up at my house so I could stay with him for the weekend...I grabbed the bottle of Cool Water and ahhhh I loved it!!! I wore it every day for several years! Anyway... fast forward to this year... That boyfriend, and that bottle of cool water were long gone... My aunt surprised me one day with a mini bottle of cool water. I took it out and sprayed it and man, talk about a time portal! It instantly took me back to 2003, and made me think of my ex...I didn't really wanna be reminded of him... but the perfume smells sooo wonderful, I love it now just as much as I loved it then...only now it has a TON of memories associated with it...but that's okay!

A couple reviews below mine...they stole the words right from my mouth. It really is thirst quenching, like a aquatic, fruity drink for your skin on a hot, humid summer day. And also...yes, absolutely the best of it's kind. I couldn't have said it better myself. This fragrance is SO fruity and SO aquatic at the same time. Nothing fighting to win the battle...both just 50/50 working in harmony. I absolutely love this! I can't wait to wear it on a 90 degree day here in Pennsylvania this summer. This is amazing. Have only worn this once or twice and have gotten several compliments already. For it's price...an absolute 10 out of 10 with no doubt! Longevity - About 5 hours Sillage - Easily projects about 4-5 feet for the first 2 hours. Then comes closer to skin for the remaining 2-3 hours but is still very present. Scent Itself - No joke...one of the few 10 out of 10s in my collection. I'm obsessed with this. Overall rating - 10/10 TWO THUMBS UP! This scent alone has convinced me to order more from the Davidoff house.