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sanyok7t1 – :
I was deeply in love with this back in the mid ‘aughts when it came out, purchased a bottle and blew theough it pretty quickly. Jeleously guarded the remaining few mils and then foubd out if was discontinued by the time I wanted to get a couple backups. It has haunted me for years.
Anyway point being, I finally found an unused bottle and was very pleased to get it, and years later and more experience under my belt, I realize, the pepper and ginger were the stars all along.
Creed Tabarome and Amouage Epic man both can make up the slack on this.
Try three pumps tabarome and one pump Epic Man and you can get the same vibe.
You’re welcome!
dapannock – :
I am unbelievably sad that this product was taken off the market. I have a small amount left in a 3.4oz spray that I am savoring for special occasions. Since 2007, this has been my signature smell, but with prices mostly available on Ebay at $200 or more… I am in search for a new product. However, nothing comes close to this brilliant masterpiece.
nikOotin – :
When I divorced 10 years ago I bought a bottle of this and am on my 3rd bottle. I would wear this everyday if it weren’t discontinued. It has a nice ‘Musky Spiced Rum’ smell about it. A little peppery but very nice. This was my signature scent for the longest time. I would get tons of compliments wearing this too. It has a personality on its own. I really love this stuff.
koplani – :
wow…..people are insane if they are asking for 100bucks for these lol. I have 3 bottles of these unused that I got for 20usd each awhile back. in regards to the smell nothing ground breaking at all, it is a fresher take of Gucci pour homme 1. That pencil shaving smell with watery notes which makes it fresher version, nothing special or unique about it.
Cleatrirl – :
I would say this is a spicy ginger fragrance. It’s pretty solid if you can find it at a low price.
UPDATE: When I reapplied last night, I picked up some of the bergamot as well. Still a pretty pleasant fragrance.
hal649Unlogrere – :
Just a classic and classy men’s fragrance; one of the best hands down. There are scents that “smell good” or even “smell great” and then there are those magical scents that tell a story. They almost physically transport you to another place and time.
Tommy Bahama (the original!) smells like island opulance, gentility and class. The amber colored palm leaf packaging for this is perfect. It brings to mind (among other things) smokey cognac, expensive cigars and well-tailored linen suits. One can imagine Hemmingway spritzing this on during his years on Key West. Or Humphrey Bogart on the set of Casablanca. Just flawless.
(Speaking of Key West, not too long ago I was vacationing there and walking through the Historic District of the island admiring the Classic Revival and Victorian style architecture. Combined with the island vegitation and the salty sea air permeating throughout, this is what Tommy Bahama captures. No, it doesn’t smell aquatic in any way. It captures a specific mood. A mindset. A lifestyle. Groan. I could go on and on…)
Note: the Tommy Bahama “spin offs” like St. Barts and Very Cool are nothing like the original. Not even close. I’m not saying don’t try those or purchase them. They’re… okay. But just know the original is another animal entirely. Incredible brilliant balance among the notes. Nothing overdone, nothing underdone… One of my all time faves.
georieCer – :
I considered a blind buy of this because it sounds right up my alley but found some sample vials on eBay.
I really like what they’re going for, but there’s a quality to the scent that doesn’t agree with me.
It kind of has that bay rum vibe: spicy, breezy, a little boozy; casual but sophisticated, mature but not old. Unfortunately there’s a note in there that makes my eyes water and makes me feel like I’m going to sneeze. I want to say it’s the patchouli, but I’m not sure. That note reminds me of something like clover flowers, something with pollen.
It’s not as noticeable once the scent has dried a bit. But by that time, you can barely smell anything. Not getting a lot of strength and projection with this one.
I’ll probably try it again in case my nose is just extra sensitive today. But at the elevated prices this (sadly) discontinued frag is fetching on eBay, not sure I’ll be rushing to buy a bottle.
Tookoralp – :
WEATHER / SEASON : mainly spring (and the last days of summer / first days of fall)
TIME / : day and night
SCENT / FEEL : 16/20 (I notices pepper, coriander and ginger, mainly) –
spicy perfum for those who don’t like spicy scents, especially the young.
Ginger is the dominant note, IMHO with pepper struggling in the background. The coriander is amlsmot unnoticeable and the amber rather absent.
The smell itself is very good, quite unique, yet very linear, almost like a deodorant.
Would fit men 15 YO and upwards, and good as a “casual” scent for the more mature (+40 yo).
LONGEVITY : 6,50/10 (I don’t know if its the bottle I got but i find the longevitu average. Maybe it’s my skin actually, as the scent lasts longer on my clothes… +36/48 hrs)
PROJECTION / SILLAGE : 6,50/10 (sillage and projection is below average. It’s a safe choice, I would say “office friendly”, yet original enough to be noticed. I got a couple of compliments with it). Stays close to the body after ~1h
OVERALL : 14/20
NOTES / ADD INFO :
My first “cheapie”, bought in the US by an ex (I’m in France).
Compliments getter.
Not offensive and safe.
Good for the price, and i love the design of the bottle with its wooden cap.
Владимир-VEN – :
ALERT! You can get new 1 ounce vintage of this one for about $9 total on ebay right now (US), so don’t complain that it’s been discontinued !
BUYMETRONIDAZOLE – :
nice scent , spicy goodness
Aris2009 – :
One of my favs, it can be worn any season. If you like pepper, this is for you. It is unique, bold and spicy with so much pepper that can make you sneeze, ginger and some combination that smells of cedar. Sadly it has been discontinued as far as i know. I wish i had another bottle of this juice.
scent 8
longevity 7
Morty – :
When I got into fragrances probably back in 2008 I would research affordable fragrances that got good reviews. Tommy Bahama for Men was one of them that people were hyping so I had to try it. When I did, I wasn’t too impressed. The fragrance itself isn’t bad at all but due to the cologne concentration it is rather subtle to my nose. For me, I don’t like subtle fragrances because I think, what’s the point? Tommy Bahama for men smells rather pleasant but that’s really it. Its projection and longevity were rather weak and I ended up returning my bottle.
Hrantos – :
Good but not great; likeable but not loveable. This is essentially a cologne but not a very typical one, capable of being worn and enjoyed all year round, day or night. As with any cologne there are longevity issues and in the heat it seems to be stripped away pretty quickly. I am wearing this on a winter evening in a hot climate (Dubai, UAE) and it fits the bill quite well. By Spring this will probably be close to redundant – unless I carry an atomiser.
The scent is all of what the notes suggest but to be frank I get pencil shavings coming through right from the beginning. After picking this up from an initial favourable sampling, I was disappointed with the first few wearings because I was simply not getting enough from it. After some time I learned what to expect and adapted expectations accordingly. Some people may not be able to do this.
There are some wisps of hype around this fragrance which I honestly think is not justified, so best be cautious in your approach.
olan2210 – :
I have wore this for many years it was my signature scent for a long time… I love the rum smokey island like scent it produces! It reminds me of Captain Morgan Rum! I really have nothing bad to say about this cologne…
Hellboy – :
I have a full bottle, and its still full. I would put it in the the category of “just okay” if there was one above. It now sits on the shelf in my collection in the dusty bottle section.
v1256773 – :
not my favorite smell or cologne i have..however, it is very UNIQUE.
i think it can be used anytime, any season however best in the summer.
its a little boozy, but it smells good.
overall, i give it a 7.5/10
vova1998 – :
This is a nice scent but is very hard for everybody to pull off. I enjoy this as a nice summer or spring fragrance, but definetly not for when I’m going to be in a room all day. It is very powerful and is sometimes hard to stand when in a room and not outside. It also lasts for a long time. I put it on in the morning, went to bed, and the next morning before I showered, I could still smell it. Definetly a day cologne though. 7/10 – not too bad
TycleLoolog – :
My nose must suck, when I smell this the thing that stands out is cedar. Its not even listed.
DemonSevost – :
Tommy, I keep trying you. I keep coming back when it is warm. I see you there in your sexy brown bottle looking like tropical beaches and cool drinks with umbrellas in there and I can’t resist. I take you out and spray you on and I love you. Perfect. Cedar, Rum, Tobacco, even some coconut. I live it. Then 45 minutes later you are gone. You don’t last. You are a love ’em and leave ’em kind of cologne. I wish you lasted longer because you smell so damn good.
К. Женя – :
I have StSail Barts from TB, so I decided to try this one.I clearly smell peppery notes,coriander and rum.Tobacco notes and rum are tamed.Woody in a good way.Beneath all it’s a very masculine strong cologne,which I usually avoid and these types of heavy scents are not appreciated by those who surround You,also its very “sticky”,the scent remains on your skin for hours and hours…
Edit: I am not sure if I ever smelled this scent on anyone,it’s available all year long at TJ Max and Marshalls.I wonder if it’s because this scent is so strong and spicy that it’s hard to distinguish it from that oily spray-polish for furniture with turpentine.
It kinda gives a headache and nausea.
axm016JeomiWogkig – :
Yes, tcongirl… You do. It’s not Quorum Siver, cedar… because thats a whole awesome mess of cedar, which i like, but it’s definately in there.
magdanoz – :
I also blind bought a bottle from one of the ubiquitous U.S. outlet stores (R.O.S.S./Marshall’s…) for next to nothing, and was VERY pleasantly surprised – wasn’t expecting much from it.
I used to wear it all the time when I was living in Miami, Florida. It was THE perfect everyday scent for that humid Miami climate, and the overall Miami vibe.
I agree that there’s rum, tobacco/cigar, some pepper, perhaps cedar wood.
Quinoinjege – :
I smell cedar in this…Is it only me?
pinisiwn – :
This TB is a weird one. Not an A typical signature sent. I absolutely hate the opening. Smells like B.O, tobacco, and heavy rum. Here’s the thing… Let it ride for awhile. It Morphs into something pretty magical.
After an hour you get a nutmeg/cinnamon/leather thing happening. It’s like you put a whole other cologne on.
Retained that body for about 4 hours, or so, and got I nothing but rave reviews, from the chicas.
I really wanted to hate this from the opening, but if you’re patient, it turns out quite nice.
8/10
betep_ok – :
Not too good for me. At first I was happy with the cinnamon and pepper but after a few days wearing this I am noticing a dirty dishes kind of smell.
Talleyuploamp – :
Thumbs (both of them) DOWN, like someone else said, very generic, plastic and i have to add…CHEAP we all know its cheap but it doesnt have to smell cheap too, there are many other edc same cheapies but far better, a waste of money, now i cant even spray it over my furniture or carpet because it gives me headache.
i1r9us9se3 – :
This was recommended as an overlooked gem that could be found at bargain prices- it is impressive! Peppercorn, coriander seed, cinnamon over a base of cedar and olibanum and myrrh. Subtle musk and boozy notes make this a sexy head-tipper- get one while you can!
Cllaabbeerr – :
This is overwhelmingly spicy on both my own and my fiance’s skin chemistry. Way too much pepper and coriander.
Doran23 – :
I blind bought this today at Ross for 13.99 for the 3.4 oz, what a bargain! I’ve been searching for weeks for something to get that’s versatile for a college student, and this is it. Definitely the most masculine cologne I have. Reminds me a little bit of the classic Polo but aimed at a younger crowd, I’d say age range 20-30s. It opens up spicy with a vibrant rum and cigar feel to it. It’s a pretty sharp fragrance so projection and sillage are pretty great. Kudos to Tommy Bahama!
ska3ka – :
I totally agreed with some of the reviews written here that it is very much similar to Dirty English, a only difference is that Dirty English has got more tobacco notes while this one has got more light woody notes in the dry down, Tommy Bahama give a more casual and cooler feelings, but overall it is a good fragrance. i have little issues about its longevity and silage which is not as good as Dirty English i think so! I also like the packaging and the bottle the best part is its cap which is really classic.
I give it 7.5 out of 10.
kisyBedsHeili – :
I love this scent. It evolves subtly. And there are SO MANY notes. Some that are there and some that are imagined. I smell brown sugar, cocoanut, cinnamon and other notes that arent physically there.
And dont be fooled by the dark bottle, it is definently a summer smell more than a winter smell. I will wear it year round.
Meoes546Unlogrere – :
it is very much like a Dirty English (after it drys down), but its more summery kinda feeling to me. It also has more pepper and ginger in the opening (ALOT OF GINGER AND PEPPER). Also to be noted is that the 3.4 ounce of TB is 20 dollars at your ross or marshalls while the DE 1.7 is around that price too…I prefer Dirty english because TB’s opening is just too strong for me..but if you are shopping around its just something to think about if your strapped for cash
Saref – :
I think that Tommy Bahama- Tommy Bahama for Men, Juicy Couture- Dirty English, and Gucci- Gucci Pour Homme I are very very similar scents. My nose is not very trained yet, but I think I am not totally wrong here…
I dont think any of those I mentioned here suits teenagers. 25, maybe even 30 years and up…
zbd724InsuffBooni – :
OK, when I first smelled this I said good lord!!!! It was a strong hint of rum that came out of the bottle & smacked me dead in my face! I also got some weird other dark smell of some substance. But then this grew on me. ALOT! SO much that I bought me some & will be wearing it as part of my fall maybe winter fragrance! GREAT JOB! The best of the Tommy Bahama lineup!
anigo – :
A great signature scent that most men should try. It’s fresh, deep, and rich; just like the way the bottle looks. It’s also dark and smooth. Spiciness of ginger and pepper is there but not at all overwhelming. A combo of something and patchouli reminds me of coffee actually. Or sometimes tobacco blossom. Overall, I like this baby. It is a nice grown-up sent. It has a nice aroma and seems pleasant enough to wear year round; fall and winter especially. One of the good ones from Tommy Bahama House and who can forget the affordable price and how easy it is to find it at many discount stores here in US.
homyakov_1995 – :
This scent is putrid. I have many fragrances off all different ilks, and this one is definitely the worst.
It is extremely heavy-handed and cloying, and it activated people’s allergies around me. I tried to wash it off when I got home, but it still remained on my skin.
Did anyone else have this experience, or something similar?
hsw304bedyWelty – :
it’s a remarkable,fascinating,fine and honest cologne.
smells like shaved pencil.but not bitter.
pretender79 – :
Wonderful Fragrance no too sweet,good longevity .At the first Sniff is like a Good Cognat or a good brandy. Is one of the best of TOMMY BAHAMA.Exotic and sensual. Great COLOGNE.
PussKat – :
Wow, this is just great and completely different then whats out there. I got a aftershave/cologne set and tried it this morning for the first time. I was blown away. The pepper hits you like a can of mace, but in a good way if that makes sense. The scent lingers and you simply feel spicy and I am sure the ladies will just eat it up. Best for night I would say.
rallists535 – :
Before looking at the notes, I would have sworn that there was some sort of wood notes in this. It smells strongly of woods and a hint of pepper. I’m reminded of opening a cedar chest when I smell this!
Brommargy – :
I received this as a birthday gift in 2006. the box had a creative design of tropical palm trees.I quickly opened the box and pulled out the marvelous amber brown bottle it was very creative with the palm tree on the back of the bottle, and the little water vapors around the bottle.
the opening was very peppery and spicy which reminds me of the summer heat, the middle was very soothing as the gentle waves of the ocean, and the base was sensual and exotic as a one night getaway to a private island. The cologne was very unique and different and makes me daydream and believe this is what the Bahamas is like fun and exotic.