Tommy Hilfiger 1996 EDT

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Tommy Girl

by Calice Becker

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Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Calice Becker. Tommy Girl opens with Apple Blossom, Mandarin, Blackcurrant, and Camellia, settles into a heart of Lemon, Grapefruit, Rose, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Jasmine. Tommy Hilfiger's Tommy Girl carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A throwback to the 90s, Tommy Girl is a divisive scent - some find it a timeless, fresh classic, others a dated, sharp reminder of school discos. Love it or hate it, you can't deny its place in perfume history. Still, it delivers a fresh, zesty punch that's hard to ignore.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Classic
  • Confident
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Tommy Girl Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, fresh character and moderate performance make it ideal for office, casual, and sport settings. Reviewers frequently mention its suitability for work and daytime activities, while its lack of traditional romance prevents it from being a good date night option.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Tommy Girl opens with a bright, almost aggressive burst of lemon and grapefruit, underlined by crisp apple blossom and a hint of blackcurrant. As it settles, a clean white floral heart emerges, predominantly rose, lily, and honeysuckle, with a surprising cool minty edge. The drydown hints at a soft, almost 'shampoo' like musk with faint woody and leathery touches, though the citrus and fresh florals dominate throughout.

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