Fragrance comparison

Sundus vs Thymus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #50,519 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%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?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Thymus
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sundus3/4

Thymus1/4

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

SundusKarakash Perfume

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageSundus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSundusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match62%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

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

Top

YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice

Heart

ThymeNeroliJasmine

Base

LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,519

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,059

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThymusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sundus by Karakash Perfume opens with a sharp spray of fresh lime and grapefruit before settling into a warm bed of cypriol oil, soft leather, and dry vetiver. It is a modern unisex option that balances bright summer citrus with a rugged autumn base. Perfect for someone seeking a fresh daily wear that holds a woody si…

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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, Sundus or Thymus?

Sundus takes 3 of 4 categories. Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sundus or Thymus?

Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, Thymus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sundus or Thymus?

Sundus projects furthest (Sundus 63/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sundus and Thymus smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Jasmine and Juniper Berries.

Is Sundus or Thymus better for summer or winter?

Sundus suits day or night wear; Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sundus and Thymus?

Sundus has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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.