Tommy Bahama Very Cool

I've been intrigued by these Tommy Bahama fragrances and I've seen a few in the discount shops like Marshalls but never wanted to take a chance on a blind buy. I live in Florida, and need refreshing scents for the summer that can perform in the heat and humidity. This and Set Sail Martinique were in the Two for $60 case at Perfumania this weekend, and Hubby got his pick of the other one. I almost picked out Martinique for myself, but ulitmitly settled on Very Cool and I'm very happy I did! Upon Dry Down with was much preferred. As I'm smelling it again today, it is very true to its notes. Its sort of a musty citrus. You get the Tangerine and Mandarin, yes the pomegranate is there. The cactus and cassia are aquatic and musty, the hibiscus sort of dusty. The nectarine is there too! I don't get a musk smell, but I know its part of the mustiness. Musty sounds like a bad word to describe a good smell, but trust me its smells good! The sales lady told me it was somewhat like light blue, and if you think of a perfume that is more orange than lemon than yes it is sort of like light blue. I think I will LOVE wearing this freshie over the summer!

It smells like summer! Very fresh and refreshing...clean even. Whenever I wear this it makes me think of sand, salt and fruity orange infused drinks (maybe orange margaritas!). It literally smells like the beach. Every time I spritz it on I am amazed by the saltwater note and immediately start thinking about the beach. Its slightly sweet/ fruity and tropical but I really enjoy it. I usually like flowery or woody --earthy scents -- rather than fruits but I find this very interesting & crisp. Its definitely a scent I have to be in the mood for because on me it has a good sillage and lasts for hours. Can be overpowering sometimes other times it just wafts up to my nose like little waves. Its not an everyday scent for me but I like smelling the bottle. Will reach for more when things heat up again and I find myself longing for the beach as I lounge around the pool.

Very Cool is awesome. Took me a few tries to realize I loved it, as at first it seemed masculine. Well, it had staying power and every now and then through the day- it reminded me it was still there and pleasantly. It quickly became a favorite of mine. I have found it's always good to give a scent a second and third chance if you stray away your favorite notes. Since Very Cool- I always let the cologne speak to me. I now wear scents I never thought I would or could.

I have this and I love the fresh vibes it brings, it uplifts the spirit and transports me to a tropical island. Definitely smells like Island Fantasy by Britney Spears that is also very fresh, soft and very beachy smell. It's a winner! Highly recommend during summer on a hot weather as it has cooling effect that will keep you feeling fresh and lovely. Anyone can also pull this off when the weather is cold but to wear this during summer is just perfect! 10/10

I bought this as a blind buy at Ross' and I couldn't be happier with it! I love the opening aquatic citrus scent and also like the the soft dry down of the scent as well. It's lite and not offending so it could be suitable as an office scent. I notice as it dries down it lies close to the skin. Maybe it's a little generic for some, but for me it's a nice break from my usual Burberry Woman or Acqua Di Gioia.

I love this fragrance!! I have been looking for a new fragrance for a really long time. The one I have been wearing for a long time has been discontinued. This one is fresh, and light, but has great staying power since it is an Eau de Parfum. I have found "The One". I highly reccommend this perfume!!!

I have the body mist and it smells so good. I didn’t even like this scent at first but after wearing it so many times ugh it smells so good. I get compliments all the time on it. It smells unisex to me honestly. This was a blind buy but so glad I got it it’s my favorite tommy bahama perfume.

Such a great summer fragrance, starts out really tart and tangy like a fresh slice of lime or clementine; and mellows out to a cool, sweet, green, almost cucumber-melony scent. Very affordable and almost an exact dupe for the now rare/wildly overpriced Britney Spears Island Fantasy!

One of my favorite smells! Has a strong citrus-y smell to it!

Seawater, hot weather and walk on the beach... VERY COOL is certainly a fragrance that I reserve for the days spent outdoors in the sun. I look at this fragrance more like a body splash for a hot weather. It surely is sporty and a bit masculine but it also reminds me of an ocean and blends nicely with my skin on a hot day. The scent opens with a nice zesty blend of clementine and tangerine, which I like a lot. I wish it lasted for longer but it only lasts for a few minutes and then the seawater note becomes noticeable and pretty much overpowers other notes. I think that it is cassia and cactus combo that creates this illusion of seawater. The scent stays linear until it hits the base notes when the seawater note finally disappears and I am left with the soft peachy musk, which is actually quite pleasant on my skin. The strong seawater-like note is an acquired taste, so I would recommend testing before buying. This fragrance works for me only in hot weather when I am in the mood for it. I do not regret buying it blind but I will not re-purchase it. (My Overall Score 6.5/10) (This review is for Eau de Perfume)

my mom gave this to me since she doesn't use it and i actually really like it. this one is a perfect fit for the summer days: it opens with a fresh citrus and it dries down into something more green and floral, and the citrus is still there but just barely. this is a great summer cheapy and i'm definitely going to use it a lot over the next couple of these hot summer months.

The top notes of this EDP which acts more like a EDT are lovely,fresh, and cooling. But the musk & cinnamon notes are soooooo synthetic to my nose that this ends up being headache inducing on me. YMMV, and I really do like those top notes. The perfumer Jean Claude Delville has a wide variety of hits including one of my HG's, Organza Indecence.

The opening is a lovely citrus, very fresh and summery. It sort of calms down, for lack of a better word, and becomes an inobtrusive fresh citrus floral that is very office friendly. This isn't a knock your socks off fragrance but sometimes the socks should stay on.

Very citrus forward with almost a little pepper to it. Light and lovely. Nothing groundbreaking, but a perfect summer cheapy. Great for work. Enjoy it. Might re-buy. Perfect for smelling clean in horrible summer heat.

A sweet little summer cheapy! Smells great on my wife in hot weather. If you don't want to risk your expensive bottles in your luggage on vacation, then this is a great cheapy!

At first this is an extremely aquatic, juicy and watery scent almost like cucumber lemon water. The dry down is citrus and salt. It's like a skin scent lemon drop shot. I really wish I could detect the other notes in this, they would make it very nice.

Thanks Persephone for throwing in this extra sample! I accidentally upended half the vial on my wrist in my clumsiness, so Very Cool is probably normally even lighter than I smell right now. The opening is very bright, citrusy, and inoffensive. It's smells like the beach in summertine. I'd say the pomegranate does not play nearly a large a role as the citruses, which veer towards being downright lemony! Very Cool is a very carefree, youthful citrus (unlike O de Lancome) that seems made for your cut-off shorts and flip-flops. Baisically you can skip past the florals in the heart notes (hibiscus and cactus being quiet notes as they are). The cassia in Very Cool is similar to the cassia in Pure Turquoise, sharp and defining. Not bad . . . Until the basenotes! Ok, by this point, I'm getting tired of the linear citrus detergent smell, but it hasn't gotten unpleasant yet. Yet. Spoke too soon because the acidic pH veritably CURDLES in the musk. And apricots are possibly my least favorite fruit in real life; they seem so stale and miserly next to the juicy generosity of the peach. ANYWAY the base thoughtlessly clashes with the overwhelming citruses; I much prefer citrus scents to be rooted in woods like cedar or oakmoss as opposed to animalic musk. Just a matter of personal preference, but unfortunately not the perfume for me. :(

Bought this untested because it was sooo inexpensive at TJ Maxx. Thought it would be good as a weekend fragrance when I don't want to waste my more expensive goodies. It does have the citrusy opening as many here have noted. A fresh, clean and slightly fruity scent. I felt that it dried down to a "weak and boring" status as pinkcatfurr reviewed. The fruity notes are not as mellow as they could be and remind me of Avon perfume fragrances. Which isn't good. Not horrid or offensive, just kind of okay and like I said, I would wear this to smell fresh while running errands. My husband commented that I "smelled nice". Only wore it once, so will give it another try. Right now, I give it a 4 out of 10.

Right after spraying this smells of a juicy tangerine. Then something noxious takes center stage and stays throughout the entire rest of this scent's lifespan on my skin, and it's making the notes I should love (pomegranate, hibiscus, cactus flower, nectarine) have... no way to put this nicely... a tinge that distinctly reminds me of cat pee. I think the word is "indolic"? Makes it smell like the fruit and plants have all gone bad. Maybe it's the cassia that's ruining this for me? ... Anyone want to trade? Everyone's sense of smell is different, so my nose could very well be interpreting it differently to how yours would.

One of my favorite freshies. It's more than just citrus. The cactus flower is representative of the pulpy fruity, but not sweet fruity, smell that comes through alongside the citrus. It also creates a perfumey cloud which will help with silage. It's not cloying. It could be appropriate in any weather, or at least in any California climate. In the coldest of Winter climates, you might want to skip Winter. I feel that most Tommy Bahamas are easy wearing, and this is no exception.