Fragrance comparison

Rankar vs Thymus

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Rankar

Evaflor

4.605 votes

Rank #41,359 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Thymus

Olfactive Pharmacy

4.0018 votes

Rank #37,240 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Thymus takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Rankar1/4

Thymus3/4

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

RankarEvaflor

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThymus

SillageThymus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRankarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

mossy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotJuniper BerriesVerbenaMandarinLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderPineAngelicaJasmineCedar

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossAmberTolu BalsamMusk

Top

YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice

Heart

ThymeNeroliJasmine

Base

LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Pine and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rankar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 12%Party 9%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,240

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThymusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Rankar delivers an unapologetic burst of nineties masculine energy right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp lemon, bright bergamot, and herbal verbena with an unmistakable snap of cold juniper berries. Give it ten minutes to settle on warm skin. You will quickly pick up rugged pine needles, crack…

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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, Rankar or Thymus?

Thymus takes 3 of 4 categories. Rankar is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Rankar for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rankar or Thymus?

Thymus lasts longest (Thymus 60/100, Rankar 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rankar or Thymus?

Thymus projects furthest (Thymus 46/100, Rankar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rankar and Thymus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Pine and Jasmine.

Is Rankar or Thymus better for summer or winter?

Rankar suits daytime wear; Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rankar and Thymus?

Rankar has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Verbena and Mandarin, heart notes of Coriander, Pine, Angelica and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Amber and Tolu Balsam. 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.