Kenzo pour Homme vs Thymus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kenzo pour Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.
Kenzo pour HommeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
ThymusChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo pour Homme5/5
Thymus0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Kenzo pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kenzo pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Kenzo pour Homme
- Value for money
- Kenzo pour Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kenzo pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kenzo pour HommeKenzoThymusOlfactive PharmacyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%
Category winnerKenzo pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
3,865 votes
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
LongevityKenzo pour Homme
SillageKenzo pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKenzo pour HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
marine58%
powdery44%
conifer30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
woody70%
amber60%
musky50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon
Heart
PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine
Base
Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum
Top
YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice
Heart
ThymeNeroliJasmine
Base
LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pine, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
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#26,187
PerfumerChristian Mathieu
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,059
PerfumerAistis Mickevičius
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerKenzo pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…
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, Kenzo pour Homme or Thymus?
Kenzo pour Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kenzo pour Homme or Thymus?
Kenzo pour Homme lasts longest (Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, Thymus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kenzo pour Homme or Thymus?
Kenzo pour Homme projects furthest (Kenzo pour Homme 61/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kenzo pour Homme and Thymus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pine, Juniper Berries and Jasmine.
Is Kenzo pour Homme or Thymus better for summer or winter?
Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kenzo pour Homme and Thymus?
Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. 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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