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Tom Yum vs Samphire

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

Updated 157 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Tom Yum

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Samphire

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Tom Yum3/7
Samphire4/7
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
Tom YumPrissana
SamphireLaboratory Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%
3.92/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 36%Had 14%Want 49%
Category winnerTom YumRating 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

39%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerTom YumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevitySamphire

SillageSamphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value65
Category winnerSamphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
earthy53%
fresh42%
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 = shared
Notes
LemongrassKaffir LimeLimeGalangaLemonPetitgrainCorianderGrapefruitChalood BarkJasminePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top
juniper berryBlack PepperLimeBergamotLemonCitron
Heart
RosemaryBasilLavenderLemongrassGrapefruitMandarinGinger
Base
OakmossWhite AmberTonka BeanJasmineLabdanumIris
InformationalShared notesLemongrass, Lime, Lemon 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTom YumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex74
Women7
Men37
Unisex53
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,705

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#13,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerSamphireHigher 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 →

Laboratory 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 →
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 Samphire?

Samphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Tom Yum is rated 4.05/5 from 95 votes; Samphire is rated 3.92/5 from 62 votes. Choose Tom Yum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Samphire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tom Yum or Samphire?

Samphire lasts longest (Samphire 62/100, Tom Yum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tom Yum or Samphire?

Samphire projects furthest (Samphire 69/100, Tom Yum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tom Yum and Samphire smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemongrass, Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is Tom Yum or Samphire 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 Tom Yum and Samphire?

Tom Yum features Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Galanga and Lemon. 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.

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