Samphire vs Tom Yum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories.
SamphireChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Tom YumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Samphire4/7
Tom Yum3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tom Yum
- Community sentiment
- Tom Yum
- Longevity
- Samphire
- Sillage & projection
- Samphire
- Value for money
- Samphire
- Versatility
- Tom Yum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Samphire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SamphireLaboratory PerfumesTom YumPrissanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 36%Had 14%Want 49%
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 hate39%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
62 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
Category winners
LongevitySamphire
SillageSamphire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSamphireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
earthy53%
fresh42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
juniper berryBlack PepperLimeBergamotLemonCitron
Heart
RosemaryBasilLavenderLemongrassGrapefruitMandarinGinger
Base
OakmossWhite AmberTonka BeanJasmineLabdanumIris
Notes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Lemongrass and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Tom Yum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Category winnerTom YumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,680
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#16,705
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerSamphireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLaboratory Perfumes Samphire opens with a sharp burst of lime, citron, and crushed juniper berry that feels like a cold gin and tonic on a humid summer afternoon. The initial citrus rush quickly integrates with an aromatic heart of rosemary, lavender, and basil, adding a green herbal structure reminiscent of coastal f…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Samphire or Tom Yum?
Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Samphire is rated 3.92/5 from 62 votes; Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes. Choose Samphire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Samphire or Tom Yum?
Samphire lasts longest (Samphire 62/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Samphire or Tom Yum?
Samphire projects furthest (Samphire 69/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Samphire and Tom Yum smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Lemongrass and Grapefruit.
Is Samphire or Tom Yum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tom Yum is the stronger pick. For winter, Samphire is the stronger pick. Tom Yum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Samphire and Tom Yum?
Samphire has top notes of juniper berry, Black Pepper, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Basil, Lavender and Lemongrass, a base of Oakmoss, White Amber, Tonka Bean and Jasmine. Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon.
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