Fragrance comparison

Seljuk vs Thymus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Seljuk

Osmassino

3.7218 votes

Rank #60,754 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Thymus

Olfactive Pharmacy

4.0018 votes

Rank #42,059 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seljuk takes 3 of 5 categories.

Seljuk
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Thymus
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Seljuk3/5

Thymus2/5

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

SeljukOsmassino

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerThymusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySeljuk

SillageSeljuk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSeljukBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

iris77%

amber69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CherryClary SageViolet LeafMateNeroliGrapefruitBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orris RootPapyrusJasmineTobacco

Base

LeatherAmberCashmere WoodVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice

Heart

ThymeNeroliJasmine

Base

LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,059

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThymusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmassino Seljuk opens with a sharp burst of black cherry, bergamot, and bitter mate tea before turning noticeably dry and textured. As the top notes settle, powdery orris root and papyrus join a heavy tobacco leaf accord, stripping away initial fruitiness. The dry down relies on dark leather, cashmeran, and labdanum,…

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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, Seljuk or Thymus?

Seljuk takes 3 of 5 categories. Seljuk is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Seljuk for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Seljuk or Thymus?

Seljuk lasts longest (Seljuk 70/100, Thymus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seljuk or Thymus?

Seljuk projects furthest (Seljuk 54/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seljuk and Thymus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Seljuk or Thymus better for summer or winter?

Seljuk suits evening wear; Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seljuk and Thymus?

Seljuk has top notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mate, heart notes of Orris Root, Papyrus, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Leather, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver. 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.