Summer 1872 vs Tom Yum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Summer 1872Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tom YumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer 18723/5
Tom Yum2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Tom Yum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Summer 1872
- Sillage & projection
- Summer 1872
- Value for money
- Summer 1872
- 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
Summer 1872Alexandria FragrancesTom YumPrissanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%
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 hate40%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
15 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
Category winners
LongevitySummer 1872
SillageSummer 1872
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSummer 1872Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
amber69%
floral61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg
Heart
JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen
Base
MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Notes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Lime, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tom Yum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night13
Spring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,405
PerfumerHany Hafez
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,705
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerTom YumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSummer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…
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, Summer 1872 or Tom Yum?
Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes; Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus 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, Summer 1872 or Tom Yum?
Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Summer 1872 or Tom Yum?
Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Summer 1872 and Tom Yum smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Lime, Grapefruit and Jasmine.
Is Summer 1872 or Tom Yum better for summer or winter?
Summer 1872 suits daytime wear; Tom Yum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Summer 1872 and Tom Yum?
Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum. Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon.
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