Fragrance comparison

Holy Thistle vs Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Holy Thistle

Union

3.6715 votes

Rank #23,294 AromaticFresh Spicy

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Adi Ale Van

3.9732 votes

Rank #33,387 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith takes 4 of 5 categories.

Holy Thistle
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Holy Thistle1/5

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith4/5

Ratings & consensus: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Sillage & projection: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Value for money: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Holy Thistle

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Holy ThistleUnion

Gethsemane - Elixir of FaithAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

3.97/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%

Category winnerGethsemane - Elixir of FaithRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

56%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGethsemane - Elixir of Faith

SillageGethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value35

Category winnerGethsemane - Elixir of FaithBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

earthy65%

herbal48%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

leather74%

earthy65%

smoky56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FernThistleBay LeafPine Tree

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Olive TreeBay LeafClovesBasil

Heart

Metallic notesOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CypressPine TreeElemi resinGurjan balsamCedar

Base

CastoreumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSaltCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf and Pine Tree. Durations are only published for Holy Thistle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night35

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 13%Party 8%

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,294

PerfumerAnastasia Brozler

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#33,387

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHoly ThistleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Holy Thistle by Union captures the damp, windswept greenery of a Scottish moor after rainfall. Created by British perfumer Anastasia Brozler, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of wild thistle and damp fern leaves, delivering an immediate rush of crushed herbal foliage. As the brisk alcohol evaporates, aromatic ba…

Reviews →

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi. Top notes are Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil; middle notes are Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Cypr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Holy Thistle or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith takes 4 of 5 categories. Holy Thistle is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith is rated 3.97/5 from 32 votes. Choose Holy Thistle for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Holy Thistle or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith lasts longest (Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 80/100, Holy Thistle 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Holy Thistle or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith projects furthest (Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 81/100, Holy Thistle 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Holy Thistle and Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf and Pine Tree.

Is Holy Thistle or Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith better for summer or winter?

Holy Thistle suits daytime wear; Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Holy Thistle and Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith?

Holy Thistle features Fern, Thistle, Bay Leaf and Pine Tree. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith has top notes of Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil, heart notes of Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cypress, a base of Castoreum, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Salt.