Question 1

What's the difference between Tiare Monoi and Cool Water?

Accepted Answer

Tiare Monoi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thymes (2014) dominated by White Floral accords. Cool Water is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Davidoff (1988) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.

Question 2

Which is better, Tiare Monoi or Cool Water?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tiare Monoi scores 3.54/5 vs Cool Water at 3.89/5. Cool Water's standout strength: Fresh, clean, and versatile aquatic scent. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Tiare Monoi and Cool Water smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Cool Water: Cool Water remains a respected and affordable classic aquatic fragrance with a loyal following, though recent reformulations have diminished its potency compared to earlier versions.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Tiare Monoi or Cool Water?

Accepted Answer

Cool Water: Nostalgic appeal with strong longevity for the price Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Tiare Monoi vs Cool Water?

Accepted Answer

Tiare Monoi scores highest for spring wear; Cool Water scores highest for all seasons wear. Tiare Monoi leans daytime, Cool Water leans daytime.

Tiare Monoi vs Cool Water

Comparison Summary

Unique to Cool Water (16)

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Tiare Monoi	Cool Water
Brand	Thymes	Davidoff
Year	2014	1988
Rating	3.54	3.89
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	16