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Eau de Rochas vs Tom Yum

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

Updated 1,695 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Eau de Rochas

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Tom Yum

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas5/7
Tom Yum2/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment
Tom Yum
Longevity
Eau de Rochas
Sillage & projection
Eau de Rochas
Value for money
Eau de Rochas
Versatility
Tom Yum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau de Rochas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau de RochasRochas
Tom YumPrissana
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%
Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

1,492 votes

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

95 votes

Category winnerTom YumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

SillageEau de Rochas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value40
Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
Scent match62%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
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Notes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Grapefruit and Coriander. Durations are only published for Tom Yum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Category winnerTom YumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex56
Women40
Men19
Unisex74
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,233

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#16,705

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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, Eau de Rochas or Tom Yum?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Tom Yum?

They last about the same: Eau de Rochas 59/100, Tom Yum 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Tom Yum?

Eau de Rochas projects furthest (Eau de Rochas 52/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Tom Yum smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit and Coriander.

Is Eau de Rochas or Tom Yum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tom Yum is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. Tom Yum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Tom Yum?

Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon.

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