TOMMY BOY- essence of America

lourendo · Jul 13, 2011

Personally, I love this fragrance, and my girlfriend does too. i am not a fan of heavy fragrances so this works well for me. Its very crisp and fresh. It was one of the first fragrances as a young man that i actually enjoyed and could tolerate. after further research, I realized that this fragrance was designed to embody the essence of america.

according to http://www.basenotes.net/ID26121594.html

the fragrance notes are as follows

Top Notes
Lavender, Bergamot, Rain, Florida Grapefruit, Kentucky Bluegrass, Midwest Spearmint

Middle Notes
Driftwood, Cranberry, Apple Pies, Yellow Rose.

Base Notes
Blue Spruce, Cactus Flower, Vermot Red Maple, Wyoming Cottonwood, Amber.

I think it is a very well crafted fragrance.
Chime in on your opinions and what you think.

Louis R

stormpetrel · Jul 18, 2011

Sorry. I clicked the link thinking there would be a Chris Farley reference or clip.

jakespoppy · Jul 18, 2011

I thought it was interesting that Luca Turin was complimentary of Tommy Boy in his "Perfumes Guide..." book. I don't recall smelling it, and haven't gone out of my way to do so as I don't usually care for many "fresh" type scents, but it does sound like it should be one a lot of folks would like.

justinp · Jul 18, 2011

Tried Tommy Girl on the wrist in a duty free shop the other day. Very nice; better than the mens IMO. Tea and some unobtrusive flowers.

Didn't quite feel like it screamed USA...

professorchaos · Jul 18, 2011

jakespoppy said:
I thought it was interesting that Luca Turin was complimentary of Tommy Boy in his "Perfumes Guide..." book. I don't recall smelling it, and haven't gone out of my way to do so as I don't usually care for many "fresh" type scents, but it does sound like it should be one a lot of folks would like.

The one thing I have learned from Mr. Turin's book is that he and I have markedly different tastes. Still a fun read.

lourendo · Aug 3, 2011

justinp said:
Didn't quite feel like it screamed USA...

if you pay attention to the mens version, i can pick out the distinct fragrances that were designed around America's natural treasures. i agree not screaming America, but i like the idea and the fragrance for that matter.

The Nid Hog · Aug 4, 2011

I heard that there's a more accurate reformulation on the way:

Top Notes
New bank notes, Walden Pond water, National Mall grass, bathtub gin, jet fuel, NY hot dog

Middle Notes
CLP, Pittsburgh PA air, Mississippi mud, a verse of "Old-Time Religion," Lauren Bacall's voice, union card

Base Notes
Catcher's mitt, library books, cheap cigars, summer asphalt, diner coffee, Springsteen concert, redwood forest, sweat

It's probably going to smell a lot like Pinaud LV!

Kwaka_Chris · Aug 4, 2011

The Nid Hog said:
I heard that there's a more accurate reformulation on the way:

Top Notes
New bank notes, Walden Pond water, National Mall grass, bathtub gin, jet fuel

Middle Notes
CLP, Pittsburgh PA air, Mississippi mud, a verse of "Old-Time Religion," Lauren Bacall's voice, union card

Base Notes
Catcher's mitt, library books, cheap cigars, summer asphalt, diner coffee, Springsteen concert, redwood forest, sweat

It's probably going to smell a lot like Pinaud LV!

you missed the undeniable base note of the NY hotdog in there.

The Nid Hog · Aug 4, 2011

Kwaka_Chris said:
you missed the undeniable base note of the NY hotdog in there.

Got it!

jakespoppy · Aug 4, 2011

The Nid Hog said:
I heard that there's a more accurate reformulation on the way:

Top Notes
New bank notes, Walden Pond water, National Mall grass, bathtub gin, jet fuel, NY hot dog

Middle Notes
CLP, Pittsburgh PA air, Mississippi mud, a verse of "Old-Time Religion," Lauren Bacall's voice, union card

Base Notes
Catcher's mitt, library books, cheap cigars, summer asphalt, diner coffee, Springsteen concert, redwood forest, sweat

It's probably going to smell a lot like Pinaud LV!

Kwaka_Chris said:
you missed the undeniable base note of the NY hotdog in there.

And don't forget Texas! Throw in some cow chips, or for a more masculine version just use BS, and NOW you've got The Veg!

lourendo · Aug 4, 2011

i bet that would actually smell pretty nice. lol

jakespoppy · Aug 4, 2011

It works nicely for some folks in C&S Cuba.

justinp · Aug 4, 2011

jakespoppy said:
It works nicely for some folks in C&S Cuba.

heh.

johnloveland · Aug 4, 2011

The key to good citrus-y fragrances is: stop making them so dang cloying. Tommy did that. It's still in stores.

lourendo · Aug 4, 2011

johnloveland said:
The key to good citrus-y fragrances is: stop making them so dang cloying. Tommy did that. It's still in stores.

yeah for like ten years and counting.

mdevine · Aug 4, 2011

I used to wear it fairly often and broke out the old bottle last week. It remains a pleasant Summer scent. I have to say that I also find Tommy Girl even better. It is one of my favorites on my wife and always grabs my attention when she wears it.