In our Men’s Fragrance range this scent stands out for its warm, spicy character. Here’s what you can expect:

• Warm and spicy scent profile, not fresh or sporty
• Top notes of absinthe and basil: sharp and green
• Heart of pepper and patchouli: spicy and earthy
• Base of benzoin and styrax: soft, balsamic and warm
• Suitable for autumn, winter and evening wear
• Available in 110 ml
• Good value for money in the warm fragrance segment

1. Spray after showering on dry skin, while your body is still slightly warm.
2. Spray on wrists, neck or chest: areas where your skin is warm and the scent releases well.
3. Hold the bottle about 15 centimetres away.
4. Start with two to three Sprays. If the scent fades quickly, add an extra Spray onto your clothing.
5. Do not rub the scent in: this breaks it down faster.

If you also like the fresher side of Davidoff, the Cool Water Man Eau de Toilette is the aquatic counterpart to Hot Water and works well as a daily scent for spring and summer.

The fragrance opens with a sharp, almost green note of absinthe and basil. This disappears quickly and gives way to the warm heart: pepper and patchouli provide a spicy, earthy warmth you won’t forget. The base of benzoin and styrax makes the scent last longer on the skin than light citrus or aquatic fragrances. If you’re used to fresh Man perfumes, this is a noticeable step in another direction. Davidoff Hot Water is an affordable Man for wearing a true character scent.

The scent is warm, spicy and lightly balsamic. It starts with a sharp, green opening of absinthe and basil, followed by pepper and patchouli in the middle. The finish is soft and resinous thanks to benzoin and styrax. Some people recognise a subtle “red” spiciness, almost like pepper candy. This is characteristic of Hot Water Davidoff and exactly what sets it apart from generic Man scents.

Count on three to five hours, depending on your skin and how much you spray. After the first hour the scent stays closer to the skin and spreads less around you. Spray on clothing will make it last longer. Users accustomed to heavier oriental scents sometimes find the projection modest, but for the price this is understandable.

Cool Water is fresh, aquatic and suits sports and summer days. Hot Water Davidoff is the opposite: warm, spicy and better for evenings and cooler seasons. They’re from the same brand but cater to very different occasions. If you want one scent for all year, choose Cool Water. If you want something for autumn and winter or going out in the evening, Hot Water fits better.

If you look at spicy evening fragrances in the same category, you’ll quickly find brands like Viktor&Rolf or YSL. Those scents are more complex, last longer and spread further around you. But they also cost two to three times as much. Davidoff Hot Water Man Eau de Toilette - 110ml offers a familiar warm and spicy character for a fraction of that price. The scent development is simpler, but the signature pepper, patchouli and resinous base is distinctive enough to get compliments.

Want to buy Davidoff Hot Water as your first warm scent or as an affordable alternative next to a pricier bottle? This is a logical choice. If you want maximum longevity and projection and price is less of a concern, look at Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb or YSL La Nuit de L'Homme.

Alcohol Denat., Aqua/Water/Eau, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Alpha‑Isomethyl Ionone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bht, Citral, Citronellol, Cinnamal, Disodium Edta

We recommend checking the ingredients list on the packaging before use for the most accurate information. Due to product updates and optimisation, ingredients listed here may differ from those on the packaging.