WormwoodOpens with
PaprikaHeart
BenzoinDries down to
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Hot Water
Stepping into a dimly lit café where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm spices fill the air, creating an inviting atmosphere.
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Hot WaterBudget · under $40How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009, Hot Water by Davidoff is an Oriental Spicy fragrance crafted by perfumers Domitille Bertier and Olivier Polge. The composition opens with a vibrant blend of wormwood and basil, creating a fresh spicy tension that evolves into warm notes of paprika and patchouli. The heart and base layer in benzoin and styrax add depth and an enveloping balsamic warmth, making it feel like the scent of a cozy interior on a chilly day.
Apply one to two sprays and let it develop on your skin for about 15 minutes before heading out. The moderate longevity means you can enjoy its warmth without needing frequent reapplications throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Hot Water, Davidoff
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Domitille Michalon-Bertier
Perfume as a library of smellsDomitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007.
Co-created with Olivier Polge
The Hot Water line
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Designer Davidoff
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