Fragrance comparison

Thymus vs Elysium

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Thymus

Olfactive Pharmacy

4.0018 votes

Rank #42,059 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Elysium

Bonjour Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #51,019 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Thymus1/4

Elysium3/4

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

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

ElysiumBonjour Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElysium

SillageElysium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElysiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match64%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

YuzuBergamotWhite PepperJuniper BerriesAllspice

Heart

ThymeNeroliJasmine

Base

LabdanumWhite MuskMossPineAmberVetiverWoody Notes

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar

Base

LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,059

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThymusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Elysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…

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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, Thymus or Elysium?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Thymus or Elysium?

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

Which projects more, Thymus or Elysium?

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

Do Thymus and Elysium smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Thyme and Jasmine.

Is Thymus or Elysium better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Thymus and Elysium?

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. Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather.