Fragrance comparison

Quince Mint & Moss vs Thymus

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Quince Mint & Moss

Union

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,918 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Thymus

Olfactive Pharmacy

4.0018 votes

Rank #39,016 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quince Mint & Moss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Quince Mint & Moss
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Thymus
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Quince Mint & Moss3/4

Thymus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quince Mint & MossUnion

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerQuince Mint & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThymus

SillageQuince Mint & Moss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

mossy77%

green65%

woody53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesPetitgrainMint

Heart2-3 hrs

SageThyme

Base5-6 hrs

Moss

Top

YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice

Heart

ThymeNeroliJasmine

Base

LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Thyme and Moss. Durations are only published for Quince Mint & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,016

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerQuince Mint & MossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Union Quince Mint & Moss captures the brisk, damp atmosphere of a wild British country garden after a sudden spring downpour. The first spray brings a sharp burst of wild garden mint crushed against bitter petitgrain and chilled juniper berries. There is zero candy sweetness here. Instead, the opening smells cold, her…

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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, Quince Mint & Moss or Thymus?

Quince Mint & Moss takes 3 of 4 categories. Quince Mint & Moss is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Quince Mint & Moss for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quince Mint & Moss or Thymus?

Thymus lasts longest (Thymus 60/100, Quince Mint & Moss 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quince Mint & Moss or Thymus?

Quince Mint & Moss projects furthest (Quince Mint & Moss 56/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quince Mint & Moss and Thymus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Thyme and Moss.

Is Quince Mint & Moss or Thymus better for summer or winter?

Quince Mint & Moss suits daytime wear; Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quince Mint & Moss and Thymus?

Quince Mint & Moss has top notes of Juniper Berries, Petitgrain and Mint, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of 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.