Men
Cool Elixir
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Cool Elixir by Davidoff is an oriental fougère fragrance for men. This creation, launched in 2025, unfolds a fragrance pyramid where the top notes are rose oxide and rose; the heart note is lavender; and the base note is oud wood.
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Salida
Rose Oxide
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Corazón
lavender
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Base
oud wood
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- Positivo 73%
- Negativo 17%
- Neutral 10%
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If they had told me a couple of years ago that Davidoff would launch a Cool Water with oud and rose, I would have laughed at such a blunder. If not for the fever for Arab perfumes, I still wouldn’t believe it now. But here it is: an Oriental Fougère with an olfactory pyramid you could find in any Ard Al Zaafaran. Getting ahead of its arrival in normal perfumeries (what would reviewers do without Duty Free!), and being a defender of the Cool Water line, my first impressions have been pleasant. The fresh opening is undeniable, with lavender predominating over citrus, to seal the accords with oriental background notes. There are fruity facets in the dry down to tie up the heavy notes quickly, the testimonial oud, and a surprisingly well-handled rose, nothing artificial. This restores my faith in commercial brands for meeting standards that justify price increases.
The opening smells horrible to me. It repels me just as much as Sauvage Elixir and they even seem to share such a synthetic opening. It must be full of ambroxan. As the intensity drops, it settles into an ambroxan/wood scent with a slightly aggressive but weak rose note. It is nothing like my style. Very far from the original and I see 0 versatility. Formal and quite mature. Total disappointment for me.
The opening smells horrible to me; it repels me just as much as Sauvage Elixir due to that synthetic opening they share. It must be full of ambroxan. As the intensity drops, it settles into an ambroxan/wood scent with a slightly aggressive but weak rose note. It is nothing like my style, very far from the original and lacking versatility. It smells formal and quite mature. Total disappointment for me.
Just arrived, but as soon as I applied it I knew what was going to happen. Slightly spiced opening, which, trying to find some similarity, would remind me of some sort of Sauvage Elixir but in an ethereal, meagre, frail version, and any adjective one can think of to denote a clear lack of staying power. It evolves quickly into a slightly green, herbal, soapy scent and is already intimately clinging to your skin. Projection and sillage are abysmal. You only find the oud written on the box; do not expect it in the aroma. I do not know if it will be applicable as what often happens with Arab perfumes and it will be necessary to wait a maceration period, but the truth is this Cool Elixir has not met my expectations. It in no way justifies its inflated price. P.S. In terms of longevity, I must say it does deliver its almost 7 hours, albeit close to the skin. Something similar happened to me with Drakkar Intense back in the day. As an aroma it is not bad but nothing extraordinary. It is curious the turn it takes from its opening to when the dry down phase begins. You can recognise some diphenylene oxide, which gives it a slight metallic rose character, and the lavender. As I said before, the oud is either testimonial or some sort of accord that, depending on the nose, some will perceive it and others will not. As a collector it does make some sense; at a user level it is completely dispensable.
Smelling it brought to mind Sauvage Elixir or Asad. It already has those, going down that path but with a slightly soapy note.
Arrived yesterday and I already know what to expect: a spiced opening reminiscent of Sauvage Elixir, but in an ethereal version without any staying power. It quickly evolves into a green, herbal, soapy scent that clings to the skin. Projection and sillage are abysmal; the oud is only on the box, not in the aroma. Perhaps it needs maceration like the Arab perfumes, but it fails to meet my expectations and its inflated price is unjustified. P.S. It lasts almost 7 hours close to the skin, just like Drakkar Intense did. It smells fine but is nothing extraordinary. The shift from the opening to the dry down is curious, with a hint of diphenylene oxide giving it a metallic rose and lavender character. The oud is either testimonial or an accord depending on the nose. As a collector it makes sense, but for the user it is dispensable.
First impression: it’s a risky bet by Davidoff that won’t please everyone, but it’s well executed. I perceive three clear notes: medicinal wood, bitter licorice, and rose with metallic nuances. If I had to describe it as an image, it would be a very black, varnished tree trunk with licorice and roses on top. The first two hours are potent and then they fade, but they’re still noticeable for another 5-6. It’s a very masculine, dark, and mature scent, for men over 40 and formal occasions. I don’t feel it as a perfume that attracts, but one that marks distances. I don’t see it for daily wear as it can get tiring. Its ideal climate is intense cold, nothing of heat as it suffocates. Maximum 3-4 sprays. It has echoes of Sauvage Elixir, although not being the same. It’s not for a blind buy nor will it please the majority. Personally, it hasn’t disgusted me (it feels quality and I value Davidoff taking risks), but it hasn’t fully pleased me either as I’m not a fan of such dark and mature scents.
The opening is fantastic, hard to describe, but it has a spiced, woody, and slightly smoky air. Very addictive. It dries quickly and leaves a lavender that is a dead ringer for Valentino. That said, it lasts a very long time. Perfect for a daily signature perfume.
I’m not sure if I’m the only one, but when a friend showed it to me and I tried it, it seemed like a dupe of Hugo Boss The Scent Elixir for Him, perhaps due to the lavender. It has an excellent price, only that it might not last as long or have as much trail as the original, but that’s solved by carrying a small atomiser in your pocket.
I don’t know if I am the only one, but when a friend showed it to me and I tried it, it seemed like a dupe of The Scent Elixir for Him by Hugo Boss, perhaps due to the lavender. It has an excellent price, although perhaps it doesn’t last as long or have as much sillage as The Scent, but it is solved by carrying a small atomiser in the pocket.
Bravo! This Davidoff is rare; I see it as a modern fern with a twist that smells like chewing gum if you press your nose too close. I like it. Although the brand doesn’t say so, it’s a modern fougère. It opens citrusy with a green apple and rose aroma that lasts a breath. Then the oud appears and accompanies you for the rest of the day, while the lavender emerges in a quarter of an hour making it soapy (what a surprise). At 3-4 hours, I still smell the oud, spices, and resins; I’ve heard there might be honey, could be, or an aged touch. It lasts a long time on skin, projection is good but not invasive, and the trail is medium. It’s fresh, almost mentholated due to the resins and oud. For me, it’s a discovery, although I know it won’t please many. I hope it follows the life of its older brother and lasts decades. It’s destined for a minority, but the summer song is the one heard the most. P.S. Thanks Davidoff. Edited: I know others don’t smell the oud, but I notice it more with each use. Call me crazy, but with rose bushes at home, it smells like stems to me. It’s given me more play than the hundreds I’ve bought this year. If you don’t like it, no harm done, but try it arm-in-arm with others and you’ll see how it highlights the oud, the rose, the lavender, resins, and dusting. It’s perfumed.
I bought it almost fresh off the shelf and I liked the scent, and above all, the price. It is an Elixir version, which links it to a dark and intense fragrance, and in this it performs very well: very good longevity (8-9h) on me and I like feeling it quite when I wear it. I think the projection is very good for the first two hours and then it stays personal but noticeable. I would rate it as more mature, from 35 or 40 years old. I notice a lot of lavender and it has a small soapy touch that I personally always appreciate. I see it for cold climates, although it wouldn’t be bad in cold springs. Nights rather than mornings, but I see versatility in that last point. Finally, the bottle is elegant, you can see good glass, and a cap that, despite not being magnetic, has weight and is of quality. Rating: Scent: 7, Versatility: 6.5, Longevity: 9, Sillage: 7, Presentation: 6.5, Price: 9. Overall Rating: 7.5.
I bought it almost straight out and liked the scent, and above all, the price. It’s an Elixir version, linking it to a dark and intense fragrance, and it delivers very well: excellent longevity (8-9h) and I like wearing it quite heavily. Projection is very good for the first two hours and then it stays personal but noticeable. I’d rate it as more mature, from 35 or 40 years old. I detect a lot of lavender and it has a small soapy touch that I always enjoy. I see it for cold climates, though it wouldn’t be bad in cold springs. Nights rather than mornings, but I see versatility in the latter. The bottle is elegant, with good glass and a heavy, quality cap, despite not being magnetic. Overall rating: 7.5.
Bravo! This Davidoff is a rare proposition: it smells of modern fern, but if you get close, it smells of chewing gum. I like it, although the brand doesn’t say so, it is a citrus fougère with green apple and rose notes that last a mere breath. Then the oud appears, which I believe accompanies the entire life of the fragrance, and the lavender makes it soapy in the dry down (what a surprise!). After 3-4 hours I still feel the oud, spices, and resins; I have heard there might be some honey, perhaps resins or an aged touch. It lasts a long time on the skin, projection is good without being invasive, and sillage is moderate. It is fresh, almost mentholated due to the resins and oud. For me it is a discovery; I know it won’t please everyone, but it is a great perfume that I hope follows the footsteps of its brother Zino and stays in circulation for decades. Pity it is aimed at minorities, but the summer song is the one playing the most, and that is why it doesn’t have to be good music. P.S. Thanks, Davidoff. Edited 6 Dec 2025: I know some don’t feel the oud, but I notice it more with each use. Another thing: I have rose bushes at home and this fragrance smells like the stem to me, is it suggestion? It has given me more play than the three hundred fragrances I bought this year. If you don’t like it, no harm done, but try it arm to arm with others and you will see how it highlights the oud, the rose, the lavender, the resins, and the powdery note. It is a fantastic perfume.
A camouflaged clone of Sauvage Elixir in ghost notes.
Probably one of the best designer fragrances I have tried this year; Davidoff Cool Elixir. It is not the most original nor the most natural; it smells synthetic from start to finish with a different twist and the maturity necessary for the current market. Cool Water Elixir is a modern fougère that follows paths like the classic Sauvage Elixir but in a different form, maintaining the centre of hazy, heavy, resinous lavender with contained amber sweetness. The great novelty is the ‘oxidised rose’, a cold, mineral, and refreshing sensation, far from the usual fleshy floral, more like a cold/mineral breeze accompanying the heavy lavender. Its woody/resinous base defines the character, probably for Autumn/Winter, but it is an excellent all-rounder if you care about sprays because it is potent and dense. The bright opening could confuse you into thinking it is fresh. The oud accord is a dark, resinous background that gains weight over time but does not scare or smell like the usual animal/dirty accord. It is a current fougère, easy to wear, potent, long-lasting, and markedly masculine. A different representation of lavender on a previous canvas, but with new strokes and heaps of character. For me, almost a 10 out of 10, especially considering the associated pastry disasters linked to masculinity these days.
Probably one of the best designer fragrances I’ve tried this year. It’s not the most original or natural; it smells synthetic from the start, with a different twist and necessary maturity. It’s a modern fougère following paths like Sauvage Elixir, but with hazy, heavy, resinous lavender with an amber sweetness. The novelty is its ‘rose oxide’: a cold, mineral, refreshing sensation, far from being meaty, more like a metallic breeze with the lavender. Its woody and resinous base suggests autumn/winter, but it’s all-terrain if you control the sprays, as it’s potent and dense. The oud provides a dark, resinous background that gains weight over time, without being animalic or dirty. It’s a current fougère, easy to wear, potent, long-lasting, and markedly masculine. A new representation of lavender with character. For me, almost a 10, especially avoiding current disasters in masculine pastries.
A different perfume, very rich, smells excellent and lasts quite a while with good projection.
Not perfect for everyone, but ideal for going out after work or a fresh evening outdoors. The opening is chaotic: it starts with sweet, floral lavender, almost pink. If you get easily overwhelmed (like me), use it sparingly, as it projects beyond two metres for the first 20 minutes. Then, for an hour, it retains the scent but with less projection. By two hours, it becomes soft, like a bubble of laundry softener with incense and woods, lasting another four hours. The best part is its dry-down: intimate after two hours, yet it lingers on the skin for over 10. It’s masculine, not particularly youthful (best for over 28s), not versatile, and avoid wearing it in heat. Given the price, it’s worth it if you like these notes. It delivers on the brand’s oud promise. Not a blind buy, but it’s good. Rating 7.5/8.