6
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
Hot Water
masculine
Hot Water by Davidoff is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Hot Water was launched in 2009. Top notes are Wormwood and Basil; middle notes are Paprika and Patchouli; base notes are Benzoin and Styrax. Davidoff Hot Water arrives as a fiery oriental, masculine fragrance in September 2009 on the market. Top notes feature absynth and red basil, a heart introduces hot accords of pimento and patchouli, while a base encompasses styrax and benzoin. The flacons is very appealing, coloured in dark red.
Best Season
99%
Win
47%
Spr
30%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
71%
Day
98%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,897 votes
3.74
Love it
37220%
Like it
97051%
OK
26714%
Dislike
26414%
Hate it
241%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 30 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Davidoff Hot Water receives mixed but generally positive community feedback as a solid budget fragrance offering good value. The fragrance is praised for its affordable price, decent performance, and versatile dark-yet-sweet profile, though some users find it overly synthetic or hollow. It appears to be a reliable entry-level choice that works well in professional contexts but lacks the passionate enthusiasm of more beloved budget alternatives.
Strengths
- Affordable price point, typically under $20-30
- Good projection and sillage for the cost
- Versatile - can work in both professional and casual settings
- Slightly sweet with darker, seductive character
Weaknesses
- Polarizing scent profile - not universally liked
- Can smell synthetic or hollow to some noses
- Limited mentions compared to other budget fragrances in discussions
Best for
Budget-conscious fragrance newcomersProfessional/office environmentsCasual evening wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
