Fragrance comparison

Thymus vs Oceania

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,651 ratings analysed

Thymus

Olfactive Pharmacy

4.0018 votes

Rank #42,059 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,101 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Thymus1/5

Oceania4/5

Ratings & consensus: Oceania
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oceania
Sillage & projection: Oceania
Value for money: Thymus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ThymusOlfactive Pharmacy

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOceaniaRating 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

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value24

Category winnerThymusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

musky50%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match57%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

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,059

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,101

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher 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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Oceania opens with bright citrus, lavender and aromatic herbs, then settles into a polished mix of soft florals, powdery woods and clean musk. It reads more like a refined Mediterranean citrus aromatic than a true marine scent. It may suit someone who wants an elegant warm weather fragrance with a smooth, upscale feel…

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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 Oceania?

Oceania takes 4 of 5 categories. Thymus is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Thymus for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Thymus or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Thymus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Thymus or Oceania?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Thymus 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Thymus and Oceania smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Thyme and Jasmine.

Is Thymus or Oceania better for summer or winter?

Thymus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Thymus and Oceania?

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. Oceania has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Iris, Musk, Cedar and Moss.