Fragrance comparison

Theor vs Private Label

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Theor

brume orpin

4.388 votes

Rank #48,882 MarineNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Private Label

Ricarda M.

5.002 votes

Rank #46,661 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories.

Theor
Choose it for a marine and nutty character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Private Label
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Theor1/3

Private Label2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Theorbrume orpin

Private LabelRicarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTheor

SillagePrivate Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

nutty91%

lactonic83%

almond74%

aquatic65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both lactonic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlgaeMilkAlmond

Heart

WheatBroom

Base

Blonde WoodsMusk

Top

LimeTangerineAlmondBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidMimosaAfrican Orange FlowerVioletJasmineGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MilkVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliPalisander RosewoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMilk, Almond and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night60

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,882

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Theor by brume orpin offers a quiet, mineral-lactonic haze that steps away from traditional fresh scents. Anchored by Leslie Gauthier in 2024, it blends the raw, salty crunch of algae with a soothing milk accord and sweet almond. It wears like a cozy, slightly damp linen shirt on a warm autumn afternoon, ideal for tho…

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Private Label by Ricarda M. opens with a bright, zesty burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart dominated by orchid and mimosa. The base settles into a creamy, comforting blend of milk and sandalwood. This oriental floral scent is designed for the modern woman who appreciates a soft yet long…

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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, Theor or Private Label?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories. Theor is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Private Label is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Theor for a marine and nutty character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Private Label for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Theor or Private Label?

Theor lasts longest (Theor 75/100, Private Label 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Theor or Private Label?

Private Label projects furthest (Private Label 88/100, Theor 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Theor and Private Label smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic and sweet accords. Common notes include Milk, Almond and Musk.

Is Theor or Private Label better for summer or winter?

Theor suits daytime wear; Private Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Theor and Private Label?

Theor has top notes of Algae, Milk and Almond, heart notes of Wheat and Broom, a base of Blonde Woods and Musk. Private Label has top notes of Lime, Tangerine, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Milk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli.