Tommy Bahama Set Sail South Seas
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly fruity and sweet. Bergamot and green apple at the top, cassia and coriander in the middle and cashmere wood and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Set Sail South Seas notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Tommy Bahama Set Sail South Seas in detail
Set Sail South Seas is made by Tommy Bahama.
Other Tommy Bahama perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by St Kitts, Tommy Bahama and St. Barts Men.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Jil Sander #4.
Is Set Sail South Seas your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by sweet and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and sweet smells and notes like cassia and cashmere wood. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, freesia and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.80 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Which weather suits Set Sail South Seas
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2007.
Set Sail South Seas dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
When did Set Sail South Seas come out?
It came out in 2008.
Does Set Sail South Seas last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.