Fragrance comparison

The Time vs Trillium

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 850 ratings analysed

The Time

The House of Oud

4.10776 votes

Rank #6,900 AromaticCitrus

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Trillium

House of Matriarch

3.7874 votes

Rank #35,684 FloralHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

The Time
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Trillium
Choose it for a floral and herbal character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Time3/7

Trillium3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Time
Community sentiment: The Time
Longevity: Trillium
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Trillium
Versatility: Trillium
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Time

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TimeThe House of Oud

TrilliumHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 776 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerThe TimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

776 votes

34%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerThe TimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTrillium

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value41

Category winnerTrilliumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

floral100%

herbal91%

green83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, herbal and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChamomileBergamotWormwood

Heart

Oolong teaLemon VerbenaIris

Base

Black TeaCedarAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

ChamomileMimosaAglaiaGreen Tea

Heart2-4 hrs

Black TeaCoffee blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Jasmine TeaTolu BalsamCashmere MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesChamomile, Black Tea and Amber. Durations are only published for Trillium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall43

Winter27

Day100

Night28

Category winnerTrilliumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex63

Women31

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,900

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#35,684

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe TimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Time by The House of Oud is a serene, contemplative tea fragrance built around soothing herbal infusions and crisp citrus. It opens with a bright splash of Italian bergamot paired with mellow chamomile and slightly bitter wormwood, giving you the immediate sensation of steeping a fresh cup of herbal tea in a sunli…

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House of Matriarch Trillium opens with a soothing rush of dried Roman chamomile blossoms, sunny mimosa, and crisp green tea leaves. It immediately feels natural and grounded rather than synthetic or sugary. The bitter tang of black tea and delicate coffee blossoms soon joins the cup, cutting through the powdery floral…

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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, The Time or Trillium?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. The Time is rated 4.10/5 from 776 votes; Trillium is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes. Choose The Time for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Trillium for a floral and herbal character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Time or Trillium?

Trillium lasts longest (Trillium 61/100, The Time 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Time or Trillium?

Projection is very close: The Time 51/100, Trillium 51/100 for sillage.

Do The Time and Trillium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, herbal and aromatic accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Black Tea and Amber.

Is The Time or Trillium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Trillium is the stronger pick. For winter, Trillium is the stronger pick. Trillium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Time and Trillium?

The Time has top notes of Chamomile, Bergamot and Wormwood, heart notes of Oolong tea, Lemon Verbena and Iris, a base of Black Tea, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Trillium has top notes of Chamomile, Mimosa, Aglaia and Green Tea, heart notes of Black Tea and Coffee blossom, a base of Jasmine Tea, Tolu Balsam, Cashmere Musk and Amber.