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New from Tommy Bahama: Tommy Bahama for Him

post #1 of 28
3/1/13 at 10:46am
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From cosmeticworld.com:

"Developed by Firmenich perfumer Ilias Ermendis, the juices top notes comprise an energizing blend of juicy watermelon, tangerine, crisp pear and a dash of ginger. Sun-drenched tiare flower and violet leaf are balanced in the heart with spicy coriander, while a warm background features sensual amber, tonka bean and Australian sandalwood.

Its bottle is [...] an ovular shape and rich, cognac hue are suggestive of a vintage spirit bottle."




I like the sound of this one. The bottle looks nice, and T. Bahama is usually sensibly priced. I hope someone can report back when it launches in April.
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post #2 of 28
3/1/13 at 11:45am
Looking forward to this one as well.
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post #3 of 28
3/1/13 at 11:51am
Will pass on this.
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post #4 of 28
3/1/13 at 12:08pm
Will get a sample.
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post #5 of 28
3/1/13 at 12:44pm
Looks like a chick's bottle.
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post #6 of 28
3/1/13 at 1:26pm
Looking forward to trying it, Tommy Bahama has a great track record. Nice bottle - looks like a cognac or brandy.
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post #7 of 28
3/1/13 at 1:27pm
Watermelon amber? Uhm... Huh.
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post #8 of 28
3/1/13 at 1:30pm
I'll try. I think the original Tommy Bahama is vastly underrated.
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post #9 of 28
3/1/13 at 1:30pm
I love how the watermelon is described as being juicy. Man, there's nothing I hate more than the smell of a dried up watermelon.
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post #10 of 28
3/1/13 at 2:05pm
Notes sound nice, and the bottle looks really cool. I love original Tommy, so would definitely like to try this one.
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post #11 of 28
3/1/13 at 2:28pm
Will try, not expecting much.
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post #12 of 28
3/1/13 at 2:38pm
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Originally Posted by ChuckW View Post

Looks like a chick's bottle.

My first thought as well.

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Originally Posted by L'Homme Blanc Individuel View Post

I love how the watermelon is described as being juicy. Man, there's nothing I hate more than the smell of a dried up watermelon.

Ha!
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post #13 of 28
3/1/13 at 5:18pm
I don't mind the original and Barts St Sail. Cheap and poor longevity but they do the trick for when you just need a quick spritz. Notes sound very interesting, I am expecting this will be good but ephemeral.
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post #14 of 28
3/1/13 at 8:51pm
Nothing to lose folks, plenty of T.B. stores in this area so I'll pick up a sample.

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Nothing to lose folks, plenty of T.B. stores in this area so I'll pick up a sample.

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Originally Posted by ChuckW View Post

Looks like a chick's bottle.

ditto
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post #15 of 28
3/1/13 at 8:55pm
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Originally Posted by ToughCool View Post

I'll try. I think the original Tommy Bahama is vastly underrated.

+1. It should still be on the shelves. This looks fem.
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post #16 of 28
3/1/13 at 8:56pm
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Originally Posted by ToughCool View Post

I'll try. I think the original Tommy Bahama is vastly underrated.

+1. It should still be on the shelves. This looks fem.
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post #17 of 28
3/30/13 at 12:48pm
Has any one sampled this yet I see it is premiere of Macy's
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post #18 of 28
3/30/13 at 1:58pm
Will give this a try, as TB is generally one of the better cheapie lines out there. May be worth picking up for $20 when it eventually hits TJ Maxx.
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post #19 of 28
3/30/13 at 2:12pm
Just from the notes it looks like it would smell similar to Mandarina Duck Pure Black. I love that fragrance, but it's a bit expensive for what it is and hard to find.
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post #20 of 28
3/30/13 at 3:06pm
Still ...no one has tried this yet. But waiting for TjMaxx....really....
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post #21 of 28
3/30/13 at 4:02pm
I took a sniff from the bottle at Macy's a few days ago. The watermelon note was extremely prominent. Didn't give it a test on my skin.

On a related note, it looks like the licensee for Tommy Bahama fragrances is now Five Star Fragrances and not Gemini Cosmetics. In other words, expect it at a steep discount at Perfumania in 6 months, tops.
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post #22 of 28
3/30/13 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by MFfan310 View Post

I took a sniff from the bottle at Macy's a few days ago. The watermelon note was extremely prominent. Didn't give it a test on my skin.

On a related note, it looks like the licensee for Tommy Bahama fragrances is now Five Star Fragrances and not Gemini Cosmetics. In other words, expect it at a steep discount at Perfumania in 6 months, tops.

Strong watermelon sounds like a positive
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post #23 of 28
3/30/13 at 11:32pm
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Originally Posted by Osi1s View Post

Strong watermelon sounds like a positive

Not for me, was not pleasant on my skin....would say this note is overprominent....disappointing, as I am a fan of the rest of the series.
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post #24 of 28
3/31/13 at 12:36am
Sounds very refreshing.
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post #25 of 28
4/1/13 at 12:53pm
anyone else try this?
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post #26 of 28
4/1/13 at 6:35pm
Im interested
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post #27 of 28
4/1/13 at 6:52pm
zzzzzzzzz
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post #28 of 28
4/26/13 at 11:46am
I sampled this today at the Tommy Bahama outlet here - I couldn't get past the coriander, which ruined the scent for me. Apart from that, it's a rather generic release, not up to the standards of their first three hits. Of those, the great Tommy Bahama original is now available in a .5 oz cigar spray and South Seas is no more.

This house faltered, in my opinion, starting with Very Cool, and its subsequent releases have continued the downward trend. I wonder if this coincides with transfer of fragrance development from Gemini to Five Star, to which MFfan310 alluded. Sad.
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