Tom Yum vs His Obsession
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Obsession takes 4 of 5 categories.
Tom YumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tom Yum1/5
His Obsession4/5
- 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
Tom YumPrissanaHis ObsessionThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
95 votes
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Obsession
SillageHis Obsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
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 = sharedNotes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
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 seasonSpring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#16,705
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →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…
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 His Obsession?
His Obsession takes 4 of 5 categories. Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes; His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tom Yum or His Obsession?
His Obsession lasts longest (His Obsession 70/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tom Yum or His Obsession?
His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tom Yum and His Obsession smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Grapefruit and Patchouli.
Is Tom Yum or His Obsession better for summer or winter?
Tom Yum suits daytime wear; His Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tom Yum and His Obsession?
Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon. His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit.
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