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Tommy vs Bon Matin

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 4,885 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tommy takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Tommy

    Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Bon Matin

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tommy4/4
Bon Matin0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tommy
Sillage & projection
Tommy
Value for money
Tommy
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tommy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
TommyTommy Hilfiger
Bon MatinVeta Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 4,879 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
52%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

4,879 votes

17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityTommy

SillageTommy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value30
Category winnerTommyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fresh spicy91%
citrus83%
fruity74%
aromatic65%
lavender56%
aromatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
woody77%
cannabis69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both green, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintBergamotGrapefruitLavender
Heart
Granny Smith appleCranberryRose
Base
Cotton FlowerCactusAmber
Top
MintBergamotGrapefruitLemon
Heart
cannabisBlack CurrantLavenderOrange Blossom
Base
Clary SageVirginian CedarJava vetiver oilCarrot SeedsPatchouliMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex12
Women1
Men17
Unisex67
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,335

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Annie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,595

PerfumerElizaveta Tomilova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTommyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tommy Hilfiger's classic 1995 creation lands on the skin with an instant, bracing rush of cold mint and sharp grapefruit. It quickly settles into a crisp, orchard-fresh aroma dominated by tart green apple and sour cranberry, backed by a clean soapy undertone that feels like a freshly washed cotton t-shirt. This fragra…

Reviews →

Veta Perfume's Bon Matin offers an energetic morning wake up call. Elizabeth Tomilova frames this scent around a damp mint and bright grapefruit opening that eventually yields to a distinct green cannabis note. It is an airy, herbaceous choice designed for casual summer daywear.

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tommy or Bon Matin?

Tommy takes 4 of 4 categories. Tommy is rated 3.95/5 from 4,879 votes; Bon Matin is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Tommy for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Bon Matin for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tommy or Bon Matin?

Tommy lasts longest (Tommy 55/100, Bon Matin 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tommy or Bon Matin?

Tommy projects furthest (Tommy 48/100, Bon Matin 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tommy and Bon Matin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lavender.

Is Tommy or Bon Matin better for summer or winter?

Bon Matin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tommy and Bon Matin?

Tommy has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Granny Smith apple, Cranberry and Rose, a base of Cotton Flower, Cactus and Amber. Bon Matin has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of cannabis, Black Currant, Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Clary Sage, Virginian Cedar, Java vetiver oil and Carrot Seeds.

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