Tommy Bahama Very Cool Tommy Bahama for women

Most of the time I love this light, fresh citrusy perfume. Once in a while, though, it reacts in a strange way with my body chemistry and smells so horrible I have to shower it off. Could it have to do with what I've eaten maybe?

I saw this at T.J. Maxx and tried it. I was glad I did. It is so refreshing. It leaves me feeling cool and calm on the hottest days. On me, it has a quality that reminds me of D&G Light Blue. I like to take this when I travel. That way I have a nice fragrance and don't have to get upset if I leave it behind or it breaks in transit because I pick it up for a song.

It's my signature fragrance ... wore it for 5 years now and love it. So fresh and clean!

Seawater, hot weather and walk on the beach… VERY COOL is certainly a fragrance that I reserve for the days spent outdoors in the sun. I look at this fragrance more like a body splash for a hot weather. It surely is sporty and a bit masculine but it also reminds me of an ocean and blends nicely with my skin on a hot day.

The scent opens with a nice zesty blend of clementine and tangerine, which I like a lot. I wish it lasted for longer but it only lasts for a few minutes and then the seawater note becomes noticeable and pretty much overpowers other notes. I think that it is cassia and cactus combo that creates this illusion of seawater. The scent stays linear until it hits the base notes when the seawater note finally disappears and I am left with the soft peachy musk, which is actually quite pleasant on my skin.

The strong seawater-like note is an acquired taste, so I would recommend testing before buying. This fragrance works for me only in hot weather when I am in the mood for it. I do not regret buying it blind but I will not re-purchase it. (My Overall Score 6.5/10)
(This review is for Eau de Perfume)

Not my favorite. It's a different scent, the freshness drew me to it, but that's not my typical choice. Rarely use it.

I got Very Cool at a discount store. I think the bottle is beautiful but I'm not sure the fragrance is cool. It has a fruit note like tangerine or nectarine that sticks out a little bit sharp to me. Sometimes it smells like fruit but sometimes it smells kind of like an armpit. Sorry, but it does . I am hoping that slighty off smell goes away , it's not bad just not quite right.

Update, the odd note is probably the cactus. It adds a different smell and makes this not just another fruity-floral.

I love this fragrance!! I have been looking for a new fragrance for a really long time. The one I have been wearing for a long time has been discontinued. This one is fresh, and light, but has great staying power since it is an Eau de Parfum. I have found "The One". I highly reccommend this perfume!!!

Harsh, nose-burning opening...for about 30 seconds...then, sporty citrus perfect for summer...

Later, green, watery, herby florals.

Pretty good, nice summer fragrance.

this fragrance is quite common. it has a somehow powdery drydown which reminds me a bit of cool water from davidoff. the base notes are the coolest in this formula. the worst about it though is the staing power. i have a preety sharp nose so i can honestly say that this might just be the weakest fragrance that i ever smelled. a breeze of a fragrance.

Bought this untested because it was sooo inexpensive at TJ Maxx. Thought it would be good as a weekend fragrance when I don't want to waste my more expensive goodies.

It does have the citrusy opening as many here have noted. A fresh, clean and slightly fruity scent. I felt that it dried down to a "weak and boring" status as pinkcatfurr reviewed.

The fruity notes are not as mellow as they could be and remind me of Avon perfume fragrances.

Which isn't good.

Not horrid or offensive, just kind of okay and like I said, I would wear this to smell fresh while running errands. My husband commented that I "smelled nice". Only wore it once, so will give it another try. Right now, I give it a 4 out of 10.

Very Cool is awesome. Took me a few tries to realize I loved it, as at first it seemed masculine. Well, it had staying power and every now and then through the day- it reminded me it was still there and pleasantly. It quickly became a favorite of mine. I have found it's always good to give a scent a second and third chance if you stray away your favorite notes. Since Very Cool- I always let the cologne speak to me. I now wear scents I never thought I would or could.

Thanks Persephone for throwing in this extra sample! I accidentally upended half the vial on my wrist in my clumsiness, so Very Cool is probably normally even lighter than I smell right now.

The opening is very bright, citrusy, and inoffensive. It's smells like the beach in summertine. I'd say the pomegranate does not play nearly a large a role as the citruses, which veer towards being downright lemony! Very Cool is a very carefree, youthful citrus (unlike O de Lancome) that seems made for your cut-off shorts and flip-flops. Baisically you can skip past the florals in the heart notes (hibiscus and cactus being quiet notes as they are). The cassia in Very Cool is similar to the cassia in Pure Turquoise, sharp and defining. Not bad . . .

Until the basenotes! Ok, by this point, I'm getting tired of the linear citrus detergent smell, but it hasn't gotten unpleasant yet. Yet. Spoke too soon because the acidic pH veritably CURDLES in the musk. And apricots are possibly my least favorite fruit in real life; they seem so stale and miserly next to the juicy generosity of the peach. ANYWAY the base thoughtlessly clashes with the overwhelming citruses; I much prefer citrus scents to be rooted in woods like cedar or oakmoss as opposed to animalic musk.

Just a matter of personal preference, but unfortunately not the perfume for me. :(

I really like Tommy Bahama Very Cool. The opening is citrusy and salty. It reminds me of a bitter margarita. About 20 minutes into the fragrance, a herbal type floral scent emerges. As funny as it sounds, I now know what a cactus smells like- somewhat bitter, dry, and green. The drydown becomes a bit softer and sweeter with the introduction of the peach and musk. It's an odd fragrance, but I am drawn to it. I appreciate it for being complex and out of the norm. I also appreciate it for being the antithesis of a fruity floral fragrance. It's not sweet or sugary at all and somehow, it manages to be another facet of what a fruity/floral perfume can be. Overall, I rate it an 8 out of 10.

this sour fruit cocktail is very juicy and cool.I think I smell something like kiwi,because it's very sour.now that I see the notes I realize it should be pomegranate.in fact to me it smells like a mixture of kiwi and sea notes.unfortunately I'm not a fan of strong salty sea notes.but as the salty notes disappear it becomes more interesting;still fruity but with a hint of floral notes.it also smells like mint;fresh and free and the turquoise,green color of the bottle matches the perfume inside well.
it doesn't have a strong silage,but it's good.because you can wear it everyday during the summer,with annoying other people.it's also good for the vacations beside the beach,just like Escada summer fragrances.

meh, weak and boring. will make a nice room spray, maybe.

I take back what I said about this.I found a 1.7 oz for $12.99 so I bought it again (lastime I had a gift set and I returned it.) Well this time around it smells fruity it still has a slightly oily smell in the drydown but fot 13 dollars I will deal with it.

This smells oily and gross.I don't care for Tommy Bahama scents except the mens version in the blue bottle.

Very citrusy and crisp, and I barely smell the floral. Something a little bit different from the other fruity florals I have. Nice for vacation.

It's the perfect summer fragrance for those who don't like sticky-sweet or girly-flowery. Refreshing, sportive and non offensive.
A breath of cool fresh air on a hot summer day.
What like about it: it is very clear and not complicated and yet it's not a soapy/shampoo or room spray smell. I have not seen that many times before...

Very crisp and cool. Not to overpowering, it's just enough though that it lasts all day long.

It can be very interesting fragrance! I would like to try this perfume!

I just got this and when I first sprayed it on it had a very citrusy smell to me but within an hour it had mellowed to a warm, musky yet mellow fragrance that I truly like. My husband really liked it which was surprising as he isn't a big fan of perfume.