Elysium vs Thymus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.
ElysiumChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
ThymusChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elysium3/4
Thymus1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elysium
- Sillage & projection
- Elysium
- Value for money
- Elysium
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Thymus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElysiumBonjour ParisThymusOlfactive PharmacyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.00/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
39%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElysium
SillageElysium
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElysiumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
woody70%
amber60%
musky50%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime
Heart
Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar
Base
LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber
Top
YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice
Heart
ThymeNeroliJasmine
Base
LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme, Juniper Berries and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night14
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#51,019
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,059
PerfumerAistis Mickevičius
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerThymusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…
Reviews →Thymus by Olfactive Pharmacy opens with a sharp burst of yuzu and bitter bergamot, backed by the cool, resinous crunch of juniper berries. It behaves like a dry, aromatic tonic on the skin, quickly bringing forward a heart of clean thyme and green neroli. It is an ideal companion for warm spring days and humid summer …
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, Elysium or Thymus?
Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elysium or Thymus?
Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 100/100, Thymus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elysium or Thymus?
Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 100/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysium and Thymus smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Juniper Berries and Jasmine.
Is Elysium or Thymus better for summer or winter?
Elysium suits evening wear; Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysium and Thymus?
Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather. Thymus has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot, White Pepper and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Thyme, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, White Musk, Moss and Pine.
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