Tommy Bahama for Men (2005)
by Tommy Bahama

Great fragrance though I must be honest I really wasn't in love with the opening, it seemed quite synthetic until the rum and tobacco came rushing in and then thats when I completely understood why people love this stuff.

Now lets take a moment to realize what marketing does to us :)

This cologne is very very much similar in class to Burberry London, im not saying it smells the same but it's similar enough for most to only recommend for cold weather, they both have that similar leathery tobacco base. I'm williing to bet that if this stuff didn't have the bahama label then it would conjure up the same cold weather use! But here we are with a cold weather class scent being recommended for summer use! =D

With that said. . .I can't really see myself wearing much of this in really hot daytime weather just as I wouldn't wear Burberry London in the same sense either though this is a personal thing because some people can actually pull off the tobacco,leathery,rum scents in 100deg heat during broad daylight. My senses just won't let me but i've definately seen it work with a friend of mine!

If anything this is perhaps the best summer night fragrance in my wardrobe now. Nautica Voyage by day, Tommy Bahama by night B-)

28th July, 2011.

A blind buy as is most of my purchases and I have to say it smells almost identical to USHER VIP with VIP being a bit more metallic initially. And it is no wonder since the Harry Fremont is the perfumer behind both scents. Go figure! Nothing special and actually disappointed as it does smell identical to VIP, at least to my nose.

22nd July, 2011. (Last Edited: 24th July, 2011.)

This reminds me of Marc Jacobs Bang at the begining but the smell of this fragrance is more tame. Just perfect!

18th July, 2011.

This scent is very relaxing. Definitely a thunderstorm in the middle of June kind of scent. I get a very strong pepper note, which in my opinion is very bold. Not only that but Tommy Bahama's boldness pays off in a slightly sweet peppery woodsy dream.

17th April, 2011.

I don't really enjoy this one. Ends up generic and a little plastic, not really pleasant for me.

26th February, 2011.

I love this scent. It reminds me of an Uncle who passed away many years ago- too soon. I loved the smell of his rum tobacco pipe and the smell of rum on his skin as he picked me up as a kid. Great memories.

The pepper is strong at the start but I like it. It screams manliness! As it dries down I like the rum scent that mixes with the patchouli, ginger and musk. It projects well on me and lasts around 4-5 hours on me. I thought it'd last a lot longer- perhaps it would if I really applied it but I try to keep it to three sprays as too much might be too much for people near by.

This is a great party/summer scent though great for winter as well with it's warmth. It says that man sporting this is laid back, can handle himself should need be- but doesn't need to. He'll buy you a drink rather than fight you. I feel this has a touch of class to it as well. I wouldn't wear it with a suit but for casual/smart casual outings this get a high rating. A great scent for a man. This fragrance has a grin on it's face and a rum drink in it's hand and is saying 'C'mon man, let's relax and watch the setting sun over the waves'.

16th February, 2011.