Fragrance comparison

Neroli Wood vs Thymus

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Neroli Wood

Tulip

4.676 votes

Rank #45,330 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Thymus

Olfactive Pharmacy

4.0018 votes

Rank #38,243 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Neroli Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Thymus
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neroli Wood2/4

Thymus2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Thymus
Sillage & projection: Neroli Wood
Value for money: Neroli Wood
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

Neroli WoodTulip

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 29%

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 hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThymus

SillageNeroli Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNeroli WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Neroli

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPine

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCashmere Musk

Top

YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice

Heart

ThymeNeroliJasmine

Base

LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Pine and Amber. Durations are only published for Neroli Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,330

PerfumerVictoria England

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,243

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThymusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli Wood by Tulip delivers a crisp, forest-tinted floral profile that feels refreshingly grounded. It skips sugary sweetness entirely. The first spray reveals bitter orange neroli blossom that cuts cleanly through the air. Within twenty minutes, brisk green pine needles and dry cedar shavings take over the mid-sect…

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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 …

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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, Neroli Wood or Thymus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Neroli Wood is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Neroli Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli Wood or Thymus?

Thymus lasts longest (Thymus 60/100, Neroli Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli Wood or Thymus?

Neroli Wood projects furthest (Neroli Wood 50/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli Wood and Thymus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Pine and Amber.

Is Neroli Wood or Thymus better for summer or winter?

Neroli Wood suits daytime wear; Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli Wood and Thymus?

Neroli Wood has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Cedar and Pine, a base of Amber and Cashmere 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.