Mandarin OrangeOpens with
MintHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Philippe BoussetonThe nose · 7 fragrances · also made Tsar (1989)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Davidoff · Sold as masculine
Davidoff Cool Water Man Coral Reef Edition
The sunlit surface of clear water where mandarin and mint meet, evoking a sense of adventure and renewal.
Full bottle: Budget tier, typically under $40. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Davidoff Cool Water Man Coral Reef EditionBudget · under $40How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Philippe Bousseton crafted Davidoff Cool Water Man Coral Reef Edition in 2014 as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to marine conservation. This fragrance opens with a luminous mandarin that is immediately revived by the sharp, aromatic notes of mint, creating an invigorating and refreshing top accord. The base note of creamy sandalwood adds depth and warmth, grounding the composition in a woody and powdery finish that makes it feel both energizing and masculine.
As part of Davidoff's Coral Reef collection, this scent is dedicated to preserving Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It captures the essence of an oceanic escape with its clean, crisp freshness, making it a perfect blend for those seeking a modern twist on the original Cool Water.
Given its moderate longevity and sillage, two sprays will suffice to keep the scent close to your skin. The mandarin-orange top note is bright but fleeting, so it's best applied in the morning or for daytime activities when you want a refreshing burst that gradually fades into a warm sandalwood base.
Fig. 01 — Davidoff Cool Water Man Coral Reef Edition, Davidoff
Where to buy.
Wear it for a week first
A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.
Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.
Not sure it's you?
Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.
Philippe Bousseton
Philippe Bousseton, from a family of perfumers, knew at age five that he wanted to become a perfumer; his first creation was Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Designer Davidoff
More from the house · founded 1964 · Switzerland
You Might Also Like
Chosen from what wearers say it smells like, what its fans also love, and its notes
With Davidoff Cool Water Deep Sea Scent and Sun
Adds amber, white floral and vanilla; shares mandarin orange and sandalwood.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 18%.