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Tom Yum vs Mr. Libya

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

Updated 96 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr. Libya takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Tom Yum

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

  • Mr. Libya

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

Tom Yum1/4
Mr. Libya3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Mr. Libya
Sillage & projection
Mr. Libya
Value for money
Mr. Libya
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
Tom YumPrissana
Mr. LibyaAbna Youssef Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

95 votes

0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityMr. Libya

SillageMr. Libya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMr. LibyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top
GrapefruitLemongrassLemon
Heart
RosemaryCypressCorianderGeranium
Base
PatchouliAmberCedarLeatherOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesLemongrass, Lemon, Coriander and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Tom Yum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring76
Summer100
Fall13
Winter8
Day100
Night24
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

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

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,705

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#69,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTom YumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Mr. Libya by Abna Youssef Perfumes is a fragrance for men. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Lemon; middle notes are Rosemary, Cypress, Coriander and Geranium; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Cedar, Leather, Oakmoss and Musk.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tom Yum or Mr. Libya?

Mr. Libya takes 3 of 4 categories. Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes; Mr. Libya is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mr. Libya for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tom Yum or Mr. Libya?

Mr. Libya lasts longest (Mr. Libya 80/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tom Yum or Mr. Libya?

Mr. Libya projects furthest (Mr. Libya 75/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tom Yum and Mr. Libya smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemongrass, Lemon, Coriander and Grapefruit.

Is Tom Yum or Mr. Libya better for summer or winter?

Tom Yum suits daytime wear; Mr. Libya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tom Yum and Mr. Libya?

Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon. Mr. Libya has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress, Coriander and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Leather.

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