Fragrance comparison

Carmen vs Theorem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Carmen

Nimere Parfums

3.8138 votes

Rank #13,084 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Theorem

Soma Parfums

4.0012 votes

Rank #45,070 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Carmen
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Theorem
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carmen2/5

Theorem2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarmenNimere Parfums

TheoremSoma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerTheoremRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarmen

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value55

Category winnerTheoremBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

sweet77%

smoky69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

iris92%

rose84%

cacao77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomSpicy NotesBergamot

Heart

PearYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

Tolu BalsamBirchCastoreumOakmossMyrrhTobaccoBenzoinLabdanum

Top

CardamomCinnamon

Heart

IrisRose

Base

PatchouliCacaoAmberMyrrh

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night57

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,084

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#45,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCarmenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carmen by Nimere Parfums creates an intense, resinous portrait of a dramatic scent. It opens with sharp cardamom and spicy notes, settling into a dark, complex base of tobacco, tolu balsam, and birch. Designed for those who appreciate bold, character-driven fragrances, it thrives in cool autumn weather when you want a…

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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, Carmen or Theorem?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Carmen is rated 3.81/5 from 38 votes; Theorem is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Carmen for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Theorem for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmen or Theorem?

Carmen lasts longest (Carmen 83/100, Theorem 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmen or Theorem?

Projection is very close: Carmen 65/100, Theorem 65/100 for sillage.

Do Carmen and Theorem smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose and Myrrh.

Is Carmen or Theorem better for summer or winter?

Carmen suits daytime wear; Theorem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmen and Theorem?

Carmen has top notes of Cardamom, Spicy Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pear, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Birch, Castoreum and Oakmoss. Theorem has top notes of Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Myrrh.