Fragrance comparison

Oceania vs Thymus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,651 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,101 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Thymus

Olfactive Pharmacy

4.0018 votes

Rank #42,059 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Thymus
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oceania4/5

Thymus1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oceania
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oceania
Sillage & projection: Oceania
Value for money: Thymus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceaniaRoja Dove

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerOceaniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value38

Category winnerThymusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

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

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

Top

YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice

Heart

ThymeNeroliJasmine

Base

LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme, Jasmine and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,101

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#42,059

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oceania opens with bright citrus, lavender and aromatic herbs, then settles into a polished mix of soft florals, powdery woods and clean musk. It reads more like a refined Mediterranean citrus aromatic than a true marine scent. It may suit someone who wants an elegant warm weather fragrance with a smooth, upscale feel…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oceania or Thymus?

Oceania takes 4 of 5 categories. Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oceania or Thymus?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Thymus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oceania or Thymus?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oceania and Thymus smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Jasmine and Moss.

Is Oceania or Thymus better for summer or winter?

Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oceania and Thymus?

Oceania has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Iris, Musk, Cedar and Moss. 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.