Tommy Bahama 2006 EDC

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Tommy Bahama Very Cool For Men

by Ilias Ermenidis , Harry Frémont

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Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama Very Cool For Men is a Cologne launched in 2006, created by Ilias Ermenidis and Harry Frémont. Tommy Bahama Very Cool For Men opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Paprika and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Tommy Bahama's Tommy Bahama Very Cool For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; the 'new' version is a cheap, inoffensive aquatic for summer, but the vintage woody-capped formula was a crowd-pleasing tropical dream. Go for the old if you can find it.
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  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Casual
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Tommy Bahama Very Cool For Men Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin36%
Bergamot32%
Ginger32%
Heartas listed
Nutmeg55%
Paprika45%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and easy-going citrus and spice profile, make it ideal for casual daytime wear. It's too light for formal events and might not stand out on a date, but perfect for a summer afternoon.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, uplifted by a lively ginger, this scent immediately brings to mind sun-drenched days. The heart introduces an unexpected twist of nutmeg and a subtle hint of paprika, adding a unique, warm spiciness that isn't heavy. It eventually settles into a clean, earthy vetiver base, creating a balanced and refreshing woody aquatic experience.

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