Fragrance comparison

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 vs Playboy Malibu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005

Tommy Hilfiger

4.3923 votes

Rank #29,012 CitrusAromatic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Playboy Malibu

Playboy

3.99253 votes

Rank #8,451 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Playboy Malibu
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Tommy Summer Cologne 20053/5

Playboy Malibu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tommy Summer Cologne 2005
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tommy Summer Cologne 2005
Sillage & projection: Tommy Summer Cologne 2005
Value for money: Playboy Malibu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Playboy Malibu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005Tommy Hilfiger

Playboy MalibuPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 30%Had 31%Want 40%

3.99/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerTommy Summer Cologne 2005Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

25%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTommy Summer Cologne 2005

SillageTommy Summer Cologne 2005

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

sweet30%

green100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaMint

Heart

OrangeLavenderOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy Notes

Top

Granny Smith appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli

Heart

IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena, Mint and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer100

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,451

PerfumerJohn Gamba

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 offers a bright, grassy splash of lemon verbena and crushed mint leaves, perfect for hot July afternoons. The scent evolves past the initial citrus blast into a soft clean mix of lavender and powdery orris root, keeping the composition fresh rather than sweet. A light base of sandalwood and d…

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Playboy Malibu lands with a splash of synthetic freshness that instantly mimics the breezy vibe of a late nineties coastal breeze. The opening hit relies on crisp Granny Smith apple and a sharp, cooling mint note, backed by clean citruses that wake up the senses without smelling like kitchen cleaner. As the scent sett…

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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 Cologne 2005 or Playboy Malibu?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 takes 3 of 5 categories. Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 is rated 4.39/5 from 23 votes; Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes. Choose Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 or Playboy Malibu?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 lasts longest (Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 62/100, Playboy Malibu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 or Playboy Malibu?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 projects furthest (Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 58/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 and Playboy Malibu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Mint and Sandalwood.

Is Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 or Playboy Malibu better for summer or winter?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 and Playboy Malibu?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 has top notes of Lemon Verbena and Mint, heart notes of Orange, Lavender and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes. Playboy Malibu has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood.