Fragrance comparison

Tommy Summer 2021 vs Tommy Into The Surf

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

Tommy Summer 2021

Tommy Hilfiger

3.9153 votes

Rank #13,484 Fresh SpicyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Tommy Into The Surf

Tommy Hilfiger

3.9657 votes

Rank #33,444 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Tommy Summer 2021
Choose it for a fresh spicy and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tommy Into The Surf
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tommy Summer 20213/7

Tommy Into The Surf3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tommy Into The Surf
Community sentiment: Tommy Into The Surf
Longevity: Tommy Summer 2021
Sillage & projection: Tommy Into The Surf
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Tommy Summer 2021
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tommy Summer 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tommy Summer 2021Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Into The SurfTommy Hilfiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 73%Had 16%Want 11%

3.96/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 19%Want 22%

Category winnerTommy Into The SurfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

42%Like

21%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

30%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerTommy Into The SurfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTommy Summer 2021

SillageTommy Into The Surf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

ozonic83%

aquatic65%

fresh48%

citrus30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GingerOrangeCardamom

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageWhite Pepper

Base

EbonyVetiverPatchouli

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomGinger

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageWhite Pepper

Base

ebony treeHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall34

Winter9

Day100

Night42

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter10

Day100

Night20

Category winnerTommy Summer 2021Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#33,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTommy Summer 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tommy Summer 2021 opens with a sharp burst of spicy ginger and citrusy orange, backed by a warm pinch of cardamom. As the fragrance settles, the initial bright citrus retreats to make way for a green, slightly metallic violet leaf and clary sage, creating an airy, ozonic quality. The base notes of ebony wood and vetiv…

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Tommy Into The Surf opens with a burst of bitter orange and sharp ginger, immediately signaling a bright, coastal energy. Unlike sweet, tropical fragrances, this scent stays dry and peppery as clary sage and violet leaf emerge on the skin. The base relies on Indonesian patchouli leaf and clean Haitian vetiver, providi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tommy Summer 2021 or Tommy Into The Surf?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Tommy Summer 2021 is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes; Tommy Into The Surf is rated 3.96/5 from 57 votes. Choose Tommy Summer 2021 for a fresh spicy and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tommy Into The Surf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tommy Summer 2021 or Tommy Into The Surf?

They last about the same: Tommy Summer 2021 53/100, Tommy Into The Surf 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tommy Summer 2021 or Tommy Into The Surf?

Tommy Into The Surf projects furthest (Tommy Into The Surf 55/100, Tommy Summer 2021 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tommy Summer 2021 and Tommy Into The Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Clary Sage.

Is Tommy Summer 2021 or Tommy Into The Surf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tommy Summer 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Tommy Into The Surf is the stronger pick. Tommy Summer 2021 suits daytime wear; Tommy Into The Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tommy Summer 2021 and Tommy Into The Surf?

Tommy Summer 2021 has top notes of Ginger, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and White Pepper, a base of Ebony, Vetiver and Patchouli. Tommy Into The Surf has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and White Pepper, a base of ebony tree, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.