Tommy Bahama Very Cool For Men

I smelled this in Goodwill. Walked around. Kept thinking about it...thanking about it...thinking...so I went and grabbed the bottle before I left. I'm trying to not purchase any more fragrances, so I suppose this is a bit of a fail. But, the salty vetiver in here along with delicate spice is AWESOME. I'm a woman and usually prefer feminine things, but occasionally things like this jump out and snatch my attention (I, of course, would love this on my husband or on anyone too). It opens with juicy citruses, but takes on a warm and earthy, yet simultaneous fresh and salty tone as it dries. It's not loud, but has character nonetheless. It's upbeat, but soothing. Wonderful for the mood! Something about this is reminiscent to Mugler's "Fly Away"...though they share nothing aside from citrus on paper. Strange. But I adored that one too, despite it being considered more masculine. Something about the balance of warmth and freshness...? I'm so happy to have scored a 75% full bottle for dollars! An unexpected love!

An initially lemony aquatic, sharp and almost soapy, but with a nice amount of underlying wood in the background. Sniffing the topnotes up close, in spite of the slight burn, is truly exhilarating: bracing like an Irish Spring-type soap with mint, grasses and grapefruit, and a surprising lack of sweetness for a designer aquatic. I don't know if I get fatigued to it quickly, or if it really is too topnote-heavy, but I find it weakening significantly after only a few minutes. Still, what's remaining is a lightly woody, watery grass scent...very natural and unwaveringly maintaining its un-sweetness. I love this reedy, bamboo-y dry grass aura in all the other fragrances where I've found it, though I get more tea and more dry soapiness alongside it in Very Cool. Thus, I will still happily give it a thumbs up in spite of its weakness. I wish all tropical-themed fragrances could feel this natural.

Call me crazy but this feels like an all year round scent for me. Back when I wasn't crazy about cologne I'd always wear this to death, and I'd consistently get complimented on how good I smelled. People would describe the scent as "clean laundry", call me delusional but I always felt like that's what this smelled like to me. I'd also say it has a dash of spicy citrus thrown into the mix as well but this is one of those scents that the masses would love, couldn't really see anyone disliking it personally. Overall my only complaint is that there isn't an EDT or EDP version of this cologne because it's such a good scent, really wish this lasted longer over all. Personally I'd give it a 10/10 scent wise because it's just a really simple yet amazing scent, but in reality the max I could give it is probably a 7/10. Still will always love this scent though. <3

This one is a compliment magnet. It smells so good on my husband, and I have been known to steal sprays in the summer too. The ginger has a nose-tickling effect, and yet smells soft and breezy somehow. To me, it smells like vacation and relaxing. Believe it or not, it comes off as zesty and a bit powdery at the same time. Feels dry, so it is perfect for summer. That ginger/citrus bite is lovely. But it doesn't feel like a citrusy cologne. Just fresh/ powdery. Sillage and longevity is better on him than many have been experiencing. Though it's still not the longest lasting, I can still smell this around him after 4-5 hours. The fact that he gets compliments hours after spritzing says something! This is so likeable and appropriate for most occasions. Crowd-pleaser. Has aspects of cooling and breeziness at the same time. Love it.

Gourmand aquatic with the paprika & nutmeg giving this an Italian late July evening meal in Bari type feel to it. This one has Fremont's fingerprints all over it, he's always shown himself a master of balancing spicy, earthy and citric elements in creative ways. I find Tommy Bahama's Very Cool a stellar release in its classy leveling off of the dirtier qualities of the vetiver so as to not allow it to encroach upon the brisk freshness of the ginger, mandarin and bergamot, but still adding an earthy quality to the overall accord. I really enjoy this one on very hot afternoons and evenings on the weekend if I plan to go out for a pleasant stroll. Scent: B+ Longevity: B-/C+ Sillage:B-/C+ Craftsmanship of Blend: A- Versatility: A- Originality: B Overall: B+

Very sweet, grassy, breezy and tropical with a bit of spice/pepper. A top notch summer frag then can be had for only $20 at TJ Max or other discount stores which is a steal. EVERY and i mean EVERY woman that's ever caught a wif of me with this one on, has pulled me a little closer and remarked on how good it smelled. I normally wear colognes reminiscent of northeastern woody notes, but this one definitely stands out a bit with its tropical nature.

This, Original, Cognac and St Kitts are the best scents of the tommy Bahama line. It's light, refreshing, citrusy, and perfect for spring summer. The longevity is a bit weak for most, but the scent is very nice. The other tommy Bahama scents are a bit stronger. This works well for daily wear, the office or dinner. This is $20 at Marshalls, TJ's and Burlington. So it's pretty easy to keep on hand

One of the best smelling fragrances ever 100% ruined by reformulation.. 100%! ... if u can get the wood cap... do so! Metal caps are a NO GO!!! That being said I do not bother finding the authentics of the ruined juices as they will soon be gone forever and it will fail to remain a part of you. I miss this one

Tommy B Very Cool, the name fits the description, Nice island breeze fragrance thats soft and pleasant. This is not so weak and not strong either, just right. great blends of ginger citurs and vetiver. This fragrance reminds me a coconut if it had a cologne this would be it. Perfect for spring/summer use

Its current formulation is okay but the wooden cap vintage formula is superb. Citrus and ginger dance effortlessly with that hint of spice. Hawaiian shirts dream of bathing in both this and the original Tommy Bahama. If you can find it, don't hesitate. Sam Baldwin from Gray Matters wears this.

Not enough reviews written on old formula. Has a beautiful salted sugary dry drown and the entry is POTENT boozy freshness.

VERY NICE FRAGRANCE FOR MY HUSBAND. QUALITY!

A must have for the collection

Well. This one is interesting. First and foremost, I'm a fan of Tommy Bahamas fragrances because they're short and sweet affairs. Not too overwhelming, not making a statement, just a nice breeze. Subtle. Class is quiet and I find their fragrances to be quiet classy for the price I wasn't a fan of this one... At first. It smelled super powdery to me and was just a nope for me I've had this bottle for roughly six months. I would wear it off and on around the purchase time and it just wasn't for me. I recently did some spring cleaning and found the bottle amongst some other crap and sprayed it on. Wow. I like this. The further I get into my fragrance journey the more things I learn. Apparently it oxygenated... Or macerated? Whatever it did while it was sitting, THIS is the fragrance it was supposed to be upon first spray lol. It smells like a warm orange and purple sunset after a short rain shower through a screen door. Very relaxed, chill type of vibe. Quite masculine, a bit intoxicated but lovely. The fragrance has a masculine undertone as if it had a long productive day at work, it went home, had a couple beers, had a nice meal, a shower, and ready for it's evening cigar. On the porch, admiring the beautiful sunset and feeling at peace. Everything is ok. It's not a movie star, a rockstar, a stock broker, a CEO, an athlete, not is it business savvy. It just gets the job done and it chills and evokes gratitude. Nothing more, nothing less This is a work of art. We got off on the wrong foot but it does paint a picture for me Edit: By the way, mine is the one with the silver cap. Spray it a few times and let it sit if you have the one with the silver cap and let it sit. Give it a chance

I also got a cheapie bottle of the reformulated EDC, and while I agree with the comments about how generic the drydown is, I didn't get any particularly synthetic smell - just very soft and powdery. This is so different from the much more impressive original release (which I wish I'd bought before it was reformulated) that it's hardly the same scent. The opening is a pleasant citrus/ginger splash with a bit of a soda vibe. Yes the citrus is a bit generic and has been done (a lot), but for the price it's more than worth it for the casual summer pleaser it's best used for. The drydown was very generic (I kept trying to decide what it smelled like only to conclude that it smells very close to dozens of other scents), but that's not to say it's not nice either; as I said above, I got no hint of plastic or anything unnatural - just very powdery, sweet, soft and mildly botanical (must have been the nutmeg and paprika). I concur with those who call it a post-shower scent - it's perfect for brightening up a summer weekend morning. Just don't pay more than $20, know that you're getting a very mainstream, pleasing citrus/powder scent for a bargain-basement price and you won't be disappointed.

The original version was released in 2006. But I was able to get the new version of this fragrance and it comes with a silver bottle cap made of plastic. A Very luxuriousre freshing woody-aquatic fragrance for men, opening notes of mandarin, ginger and bergamot; Middle notes are nutmeg and paprika; Base notes of vetiver. A summer day cologne, I recommend using it at home, in the garden, or around the private swimming pool only. Note that this fragrance is eau de cologne, so don’t expect the unexpected from Longevity or Sillage, and deal with this fragrance for personal enjoyment, nothing more and nothing less. At best, it only lasts for 30 minutes to an hour. Suitable for men over forty years of age who love eau de cologne, The fragrance bottle is made of high quality, transparent, polished glass, but its drawback is a plastic cap that looks cheap. Conclusion: Cologne water for use at home or for personal enjoyment, very wonderful and refreshing. If you find it at this price... try to get it, as it is considered a bargain.

I picked this up at Marshall’s for $20. In general, I like most of the Tommy Bahama products, so I thought I’d give it a try. Since I quit all my vices, I can’t feel too bad about smoking a Jackson for no reason every month or so on a blind buy frag. The opening: Yes! I get the ginger here, but I also get lime which isn't listed as a note. I also get nutmeg, bergamot, and citrus. I say citrus because it doesn't smell orangey to me at all, instead I get lime. By the way I eat fresh mandarins all of the time so I’m familiar with them. The dry-down: I get a citrus aquatic. I smell lime, ginger, nutmeg, bergamot, ocean, ginger and I find some vetiver also. I never really smelled paprika anywhere, but that is a delicate note, so I’m not surprised. Overall, I think everyone else would enjoy this in any laid back atmosphere. I enjoy the scent, it just doesn't perform that well on my skin.

Hard to imagine how anyone could find this fragrance too strong. Maybe my bottle is old, though I doubt it because it has the newer metal cap rather than the wooden one. Maybe it has been reformulated. I find Very Cool too light if anything is at fault. It's pleasant but not generic. I feel as though one could fairly bathe in this stuff and no one would object. The soft mandarin note is an interesting change from the super tart yuzu and lime found in many other citrus juices, and while not exactly fresh, does not smell synthetic to me. Today may be the last warm we see in my area for a while and I'm enjoying Very Cool.

I like this one,and received (unsolicited) compliments while wearing it. Aquatic/marine accord isn't listed, but it's fairly prominent. Also, rose or geranium-leaf. And mint. The one flaw it has: becomes trace after 3-4 hours on me- it's all heart and head with very-little base (rather transparent like a watercolor painting). This is desirable, however, if you want a short-lived, zesty frag for a 2 to 3-hour event- like a cocktail party. The bottle is gorgeous and understated- no doubt about that!

Very Cool is a fresh, inoffensive fragrance. Not an outstanding scent, but it feels so good. By now probably everybody knows about the "clean, fresh" thing. Well, this perfume is like a light breeze on a summer beach. Citrus opening, some short lived ginger and vetiver. You can make the equation, not a ground breaking composition. And yet, this is a fragrance that I truly enjoy and it's (from now on) on my top list as a recommendation for a masculine and clean scent. Def thumbs up!