Eau de Tommi Sooni II

A relative of Guerlain's Shalimar, but more modern, fruitier and softer. Softer on the skin, not as long lasting, and lacking the sharp bergamot blast on opening. Instead, the opening of Tommi Sooni II has a fresh blast of lemon, blended with sweet, tart rhubarb. About 20 minutes in, the vanilla/amber accord becomes the focus and is similar to that used in Shalimar, but with not as much "oomph". After several hours, the fragrance dries down to a sweet, honeyed vanilla, and the amber dies down considerably. As an EDT, this is not overly long lasting. I got about 2 hours of obvious, radiating scent, followed by another 3 or so of soft, sweet drydown, much closer to the skin.

Boozy vanilla including all the notes that I love ylang ylang honey and rhubarb. Love all of those notes and they all show up on me, especially at first spray. This is a great almost tropical scent and I will be wearing this all summer and into fall. I don’t hear much about this house but let me tell you they are amazing. Longevity is excellent and sillage is also very good. I am so glad I found this again. Highly recommended 10/10

Similar to shalimar? I see the resemblance, in the blast off, but this one elevates the idea to another planet. Honey, almond ,maybe a dash of heliotrope and vanilla tossed in. Makes you want to lick the bowl. Far superior to any competitors. Sweet, sexy, sassy, a little boozy, for a worldly woman.

Tommi Sooni II is a modern oriental with a distinct and glorious vintage feel. The scent is complex and its development is interesting and exciting to follow. The scent is well crafted and I am definitely captured by its elegance, class and high quality. At first the scent is citrusy fresh with a nice combination of bergamot and lemon but this stage does not last long. The scent completely transforms as ylang-ylang starting surfacing. The combination of ylang-ylang and jasmine continues to intensify as the scent blooms into a balmy and rich floral bouquet with a vintage feel. I don’t know if this stage is my cup of tea but I am sure it will appeal to those who love vintage style bouquets. The scent continues to evolve as it becomes softer and sweeter. The honey and creamy sandalwood start to shine adding a nice complexity to the floral composition. The ambery notes are comforting, slightly powdery and silky soft in the base mixed with light vanilla and honey and layered on the creamy sandalwood. It is very luxurious, soft and opulent and I am totally smitten with the scent at this point. Overall score is 8/10. I do like and admire the composition and craftsmanship of this scent. I think that it is definitely worth sampling, especially if you love vintage style compositions.

EdTS II is a modern rendition of a classic oriental fragrance. Quite extravagant. Luxurious. Opening with sweet citrus, amber and heady florals, EdTS II soon turns green and spicy. The dry down is an elegant combination of soft vanilla, amber and sandalwood notes. These is a powderiness evident in the dry down but it is well balanced by the spicy notes. I don’t feel EdTS II is gourmand as others have suggested. A unisex fragrance with femme leanings, this is easily wearable by both sexes. Definitely a cool weather or formal scent. Longevity is moderate with a moderate-heavy sillage. 8/10