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His Obsession vs Tom Yum

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

Updated 99 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His Obsession takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • His Obsession

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Tom Yum

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

His Obsession4/5
Tom Yum1/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
His Obsession
Sillage & projection
His Obsession
Value for money
His Obsession
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
His Obsession
Fragranxe ranking
Tom Yum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua Brand
Tom YumPrissana
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
4.05/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate94
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityHis Obsession

SillageHis Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value40
Category winnerHis ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerHis ObsessionLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men19
Unisex74
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,705

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerTom YumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, His Obsession or Tom Yum?

His Obsession takes 4 of 5 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, His Obsession or Tom Yum?

His Obsession lasts longest (His Obsession 70/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His Obsession or Tom Yum?

His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Obsession and Tom Yum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli and Coriander.

Is His Obsession or Tom Yum better for summer or winter?

His Obsession suits evening wear; Tom Yum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Obsession and Tom Yum?

His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon.

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