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Classic vs Tom Yum

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

Updated 114 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Classic

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Tom Yum

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Classic3/5
Tom Yum2/5
Ratings & consensus
Tom Yum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Classic
Sillage & projection
Classic
Value for money
Classic
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tom Yum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ClassicThera Cosméticos
Tom YumPrissana
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%
4.05/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%
Category winnerTom YumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
5%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

39%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value40
Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
floral61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitLavenderPetitgrainGalbanumLimePepperNutmegPineapple
Heart
CarnationSageCyclamenJasmine
Base
CedarMuskFrankincensePatchouliLabdanumAmber
Notes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Petitgrain, Lime and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tom Yum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall88
Winter69
Day100
Night75
Spring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex19
Women6
Men19
Unisex74
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,615

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,705

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerTom YumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and bitter Galbanum that immediately signals a green aromatic direction. The initial citrus fizz settles quickly as clean Lavender, Sage, and spicy Nutmeg take over the heart. Warmth builds slowly near the dry down, where dry Cedar, Frankincense…

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Tom Yum by Prissana translates the energetic, tangy profile of Thailand's famous sour soup into an invigorating wearable fragrance. Crafted by perfumer Prin Lomros, this citrus aromatic creation leaves behind any savory broth or fish sauce nuances, focusing purely on raw botanicals. A sharp burst of kaffir lime, tart …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Classic or Tom Yum?

Classic takes 3 of 5 categories. Classic is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes. Choose Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Tom Yum?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 64/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Tom Yum?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 56/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Tom Yum smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Lime and Jasmine.

Is Classic or Tom Yum better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Tom Yum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Tom Yum?

Classic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Sage, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Frankincense and Patchouli. Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon.

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