Tom Yum vs 1872 Vetiver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories.
Tom YumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 VetiverChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tom Yum2/8
1872 Vetiver6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Vetiver
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Vetiver
- Longevity
- 1872 Vetiver
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Vetiver
- Value for money
- Tom Yum
- Versatility
- 1872 Vetiver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1872 Vetiver
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tom Yum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Tom YumPrissana1872 VetiverClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%
4.54/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 17%Had 7%Want 76%
Category winner1872 VetiverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
95 votes
63%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
54 votes
Category winner1872 VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Vetiver
Sillage1872 Vetiver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTom YumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitLimeGalbanumRosemaryPetitgrainCardamomCoriander
Heart2 to 4 hours
SageNeroliMarigoldLavenderJasmineFreesia
Base6 to 8 hours
VetiverMossMuskPatchouliIncenseAmberCedar
Category winner1872 VetiverLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter33
Day100
Night58
Category winner1872 VetiverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,705
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#29,474
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTom YumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTom 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 →1872 Vetiver by Clive Christian delivers an energizing burst of citrus and crisp herbs before settling into dry, rooty earth. The opening crackles with tart grapefruit, lime, and spicy galbanum, creating an immediate sensation of fresh greenery. As the citrus peel softens, lavender, sage, and subtle white florals like…
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, Tom Yum or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver takes 6 of 8 categories. Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes; 1872 Vetiver is rated 4.54/5 from 54 votes. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Vetiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Tom Yum or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver lasts longest (1872 Vetiver 75/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tom Yum or 1872 Vetiver?
1872 Vetiver projects furthest (1872 Vetiver 65/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tom Yum and 1872 Vetiver smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Petitgrain, Coriander and Grapefruit.
Is Tom Yum or 1872 Vetiver better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tom Yum is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Vetiver is the stronger pick. Tom Yum suits daytime wear; 1872 Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tom Yum and 1872 Vetiver?
Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon. 1872 Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Galbanum, heart notes of Sage, Neroli, Marigold and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Patchouli.
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