Fragrance comparison

Baroque Satin Oud vs Theorem

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 398 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baroque Satin Oud

Maison Alhambra

4.28386 votes

Rank #837 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Theorem

Soma Parfums

4.0012 votes

Rank #44,779 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baroque Satin Oud takes 5 of 5 categories.

Baroque Satin Oud
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Theorem
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baroque Satin Oud5/5

Theorem0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baroque Satin OudMaison Alhambra

TheoremSoma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 386 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerBaroque Satin OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

374 votes

50%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBaroque Satin Oud

SillageBaroque Satin Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBaroque Satin OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

iris92%

rose84%

cacao77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCardamomCinnamonTangerine

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)IrisJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherPatchouli

Top

CardamomCinnamon

Heart

IrisRose

Base

PatchouliCacaoAmberMyrrh

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex47

Women36

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#44,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBaroque Satin OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baroque Satin Oud by Maison Alhambra is a bold leather fragrance designed for those who appreciate intensity. It opens with a punch of saffron and cinnamon, settling into a deep heart of rose and oud. This scent is built for cool autumn nights and formal settings, offering a warm, opulent presence that lingers on the …

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Theorem by Soma Parfums opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cinnamon before yielding to soft iris and rose. Dustings of dark cacao and rich patchouli ground the heart, while golden amber and myrrh form a warm, resinous dry-down. It suits cool autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings when you want a quiet, coz…

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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, Baroque Satin Oud or Theorem?

Baroque Satin Oud takes 5 of 5 categories. Baroque Satin Oud is rated 4.28/5 from 386 votes; Theorem is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Baroque Satin Oud for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Theorem for a warm spicy and iris character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baroque Satin Oud or Theorem?

Baroque Satin Oud lasts longest (Baroque Satin Oud 81/100, Theorem 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baroque Satin Oud or Theorem?

Baroque Satin Oud projects furthest (Baroque Satin Oud 75/100, Theorem 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baroque Satin Oud and Theorem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and iris accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Rose and Iris.

Is Baroque Satin Oud or Theorem better for summer or winter?

Theorem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baroque Satin Oud and Theorem?

Baroque Satin Oud has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Patchouli. Theorem has top notes of Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Myrrh.