HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
The Scent vs Tommy
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
The Scent is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Tommy. Choose The Scent when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
70/100
Longevity
55/100
68/100
Sillage
57/100
26%
Day Wear
74%
74%
Night Wear
26%
21%
Spring
30%
0%
Summer
37%
33%
Autumn
24%
46%
Winter
9%
200
Value (lower price wins)
400
The Scent
Top
ginger, maninka fruit
Heart
lavender, geranium
Base
leather, amber
Tommy
Top
apple, lavender, grapefruit
Heart
mint, rose, cranberry
Base
sandalwood, oakmoss, leather
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is The Scent or Tommy better?
The Scent is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Tommy. Choose The Scent when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, The Scent or Tommy?
The Scent lasts longer. The Scent is rated long lasting (8-10h) while Tommy is rated moderate (5-7h).
Do The Scent and Tommy smell similar?
They share 2 notes: lavender, leather. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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