Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger
Brand: Tommy Hilfiger
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
An all-American fresh classic: lavender, bergamot, grapefruit and spearmint over cranberry, apple and rose, on blue spruce, cactus flower and amber.
Is Tommy worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lavender, bergamot and grapefruit, cranberry and apple at the heart, then dries down to spruce and cactus flower.
Scent Score: 47/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 30, versatility 67, layerability 72 and value 30, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for casual days and the office. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 1994 · Men
Key accords: Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mint, Cranberry, Apple
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Cranberry
- Apple
- Rose
Base Notes
- Spruce
- Cactus Flower
- Amber
Occasions: Casual, Office
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. An all-American fresh classic: lavender, bergamot, grapefruit and spearmint over cranberry, apple and rose, on blue spruce, cactus flower and amber. Tommy opens with Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mint. The heart brings Cranberry, Apple, and Rose. It dries down to Spruce, Cactus Flower, and Amber.
How to wear Tommy
On skin, Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for casual and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. Apply Tommy first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Tommy : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Tommy opens with Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mint.
The heart brings Cranberry, Apple, and Rose.
It dries down to Spruce, Cactus Flower, and Amber.
What to layer with Tommy
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, bergamot, and amber.
Order: Apply Tommy first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tommy : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, bergamot, and amber.
Order: Apply Fahrenheit first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tommy over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tommy : 1 spray Fahrenheit
Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and grapefruit.
Order: Apply Tommy first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tommy : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey
Wanted by Azzaro
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, mint, and apple.
Order: Apply Tommy first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tommy : 2 sprays Wanted
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, bergamot, and amber.
Order: Apply Tommy first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tommy : 2 sprays Bergamot
Pairings to approach with care
Oajan by Parfums de Marly
Not Recommended · 30/99
Oajan has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oajan brings a gourmand contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Oajan first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tommy over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tommy : 1 spray Oajan
Radical Rose by Matiere Premiere
Not Recommended · 31/99
Radical Rose has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Radical Rose brings a floral contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Radical Rose first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tommy over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tommy : 1 spray Radical Rose
Related fragrances and why
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include lavender, bergamot, and amber.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include lavender, bergamot, and amber.
- Nuit d'Issey by Issey MiyakeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot and grapefruit.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Tommy?
Tommy opens with Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mint. The heart brings Cranberry, Apple, and Rose. It dries down to Spruce, Cactus Flower, and Amber.
How long does Tommy last, and how strong is it?
Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Tommy?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits casual and office.
What layers well with Tommy?
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, bergamot, and amber. Apply Tommy first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Tommy : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino.
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