Davidoff
Hot Water
Hot Water is a noble and enveloping woody fragrance signed Davidoff. It opens on star anise, lavender and bergamot, reveals labdanum and cinnamon at its heart and rests on a base of oak and guaiac wood.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Star anise · Lavender · Bergamot
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Labdanum · Cinnamon
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Base Several hours
Oak · Guaiac wood
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Oak: a niche material, declared by only 13 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Woody, spicy, amber, aromatic and citrus: 5 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 2 of 7.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Generous
fills a room
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Hot Water by Davidoff comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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