Set Sail St. Barts for Women

I love this fragrance...the old version, with the net on the cap, that is. I agree that this has been reformulated...I have written other reviews (such as Britney Spears Fantasy) in which I wholeheartedly believe that there is no reformulation (which the manufacturer also contends), but in the case of St Bart’s, the current bottle is very different. In its classic form, this is VERY lime margarita...the tequila and lime is distinct and bright. This is not an office scent unless you work somewhere very understanding; you will evoke someone who has been on the beach or at a swim-up bar drinking summery, beach-y mixed drinks. It’s more than possible they will assume you’ve been throwing ‘em back in the break room. After awhile the lime quiets down enough for you to get a creamy coconut-like layer and after awhile more, a beach-sand-like, driftwood-y element. It’s SO evocative of a good boozy time on a beach. But that’s something you have to wear at the right time! I own both the men’s, the women’s, the aerosol men’s spray, and the women’s body mist. The men’s and women’s EDCs are both the old formulation and are what I have described above. Both are extremely similar and are fairly unisex. The men’s might be a little heavier on the beginning lime and lighter overall, actually. The new bottle of women’s is a blue spherical cap and is now missing the ‘fishnet’ seen above. This reformulated version, which I bought today and promptly returned, is @%$, at least as a representation of Set Sail St Bart’s. After an hour or so it turns into a decent imitation of the previous version, but by then is quite faint; the original has good longevity. For the first hour and a half it smells like a completely different product and I would NEVER have guessed it was St Bart’s during that first stretch had I not been told or seen the bottle. I suppose it might not be bad in itself, but I was expecting one thing and got another, and I got a little weepy, I’ll tell you. The original, whether you agree that smelling like margaritas, coconuts and sand is desirable or not, was a true evocation of a very specific moment in time, and as someone who can’t get away to the beach or the poolside much, I really valued it. If the promise of evoking ‘margaritas at the beach’ appeals to you, seek out the original version. If the side of the box is striped, not flowered, it is definitely the old formulation, though SOME of the boxes that are flowered also can contain the fishnet bottle. I guess they changed the packaging before they sold the license. Perhaps ask to see the bottle itself...? I will say that the aerosol version still smells quite similar to the drydown of the old one...not much bright, fresh lime and not so much tequila, but very accurate to the coconut-and-wood part, so that might be easier to find. I pick it up at TJ Maxx-type stores whenever I see it.The body mist is close, again with not as much lime and tequila though. I love the old scent and have begun seeking out old bottles. It’s fun, and sometimes it’s so needed to just take a stress break and let your nose tell your brain that you’re relaxing by a beautiful pool with a fresh-made margarita on the rocks in hand.I highly recommend the old version, and if you find a tester of the newer one, try it; the lack of booziness will be exactly what you want if you want to wear it to work or to the PTA!!

Sea air, icy tequila and a big wedge of lime while sat under a palm by the ocean. I really love this cheapie quite a fair bit, its refreshing but also unique, I've not had a fragrance which has such a prominent lime/icy tequila note before, from reading the notes I kind of expected the usual aquatic/CKOne type thing but wow! I managed to get this for a steal on allbeauty.com, the bottle and its netted cap resembling a netted buoy really caught my attention being a lover of all things nautical and the notes really sounded appealing. The opening is bright yet astringent with tequila which initially reminded me of how DKNY Woman opens up only instead of vodka and oranges its tequila and lime wedges. Tequila eases off after about 5 minutes but never quite goes and the lime takes on a more full-bodied and dare I say, creamy nature, I can smell something reminiscent of frangipani but thanks to the inclusion of tequila, neither note becomes too thick or sticky sweet, after an hour it just becomes this gorgeous fruity/fresh skin musk which has a light aquatic edge to it. The jury is still out on longevity because its been so hot here in the UK, nothing seems to last longer than 3 hours, max, but I can say that the silage is wonderfully light yet noticable. Its the perfect everyday scent which can be worn to the office or casually, its fresh and airy but a little bit different thanks to the inclusion of lime and tequila sorbet. The only gripe I have is that the bottle is quite wide and a little awkward to hold, but its really a lovely freshie! Repurchase worthy? so far yes I will update at a later date with my thoughts on the longevity when the temperatures cool down a bit here

Initial spray had me like: yeap unisex bliss, a cousin of Virgin island water creed. Then 3 mins later Im like no way this is unisex, I mean would my guy ever wear this? no, hes too blue collar for that. So after about 3 mins I get the Tequila-lime notes that brought me memories of myself walking by the lit pool at night wearing... Beyonce's Pulse, yea buddy, thats it I found what it reminds me of. Pulse has the bergamot and Curacao, this one lime and Tequila, only Pulse can actually get you drunk with the rest of the notes combined, its much heavier. I loved Set sail st Barts years ago and finally bought it so I had forgotten about that beautiful twist in there that reminds me of Pulse. I keep Pulse for the summer nights and this one for the day. Its drydown also reminded me of Eau So Party by VS, the lime sugar combo in there, Im wearing both on each arm right now and they're very similar, St. Barts more fresh and "tropical", Eau So Party is warmer and more sugary.

I happened to find Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts in Walgreen's on sale for just $25.00 (US), so I decided to give it a try. The opening notes are very citrus-- lemon and lime without being too sweet or having that chemical bitterness rampant in so many other citrus perfumes. The burst of citrus lasts throughout much of the fragrance. Just when you think this fragrance has given all it can, you become pleasantly surprised to find the beach. The fragrance turns a little salty, but warm and soft like a sunny spring day along the shore. The citrus fades into the woods and musk and that is truly the beauty of this fragrance. Just when you think it is a one note wonder, that beachy surprise is waiting for you. I am truly surprised and delighted by this fragrance. This scent was on the bottom of my 'wants' list, but now I know as long as its available, it will always be in my rotation.

Oh yes! Finally the fresh, tropical sea breeze perfume that makes me feel I'm on holiday, without that stingy, sharp aquatic note! Somebody in Fragrantica wrote nicely about St.Barts and made me interested in it, and the reviews are so good.. so I dared to order a blind buy. I am so happy about this! This is so much what I wanted. The opening is fresh and crisp without being sharp, and the dry down has some softer sandy and floral elements. Unisex, yes, and I still like it! The opening is more unisex, while the dry down has more feminine character. It's not like Cool Water, nor like Clean fragrances, and definitely not like the large group of melon-water-lily-aquatic scents. This sets her beautiful sails and takes me to whatever destination I want. I am going to wear St. Barts even in mid winter! Smells much more expensive than it's price (= lots of nuances, refined freshness)