Fragrance comparison

Theorem vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Theorem

Soma Parfums

4.0012 votes

Rank #45,070 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,716 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Theorem
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Theorem1/5

Ambre Noir4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TheoremSoma Parfums

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value53

Category winnerTheoremBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

iris92%

rose84%

cacao77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamon

Heart

IrisRose

Base

PatchouliCacaoAmberMyrrh

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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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, Theorem or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Theorem is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Theorem for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Theorem or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Theorem 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Theorem or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Theorem 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Theorem and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Rose and Amber.

Is Theorem or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Theorem suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Theorem and Ambre Noir?

Theorem has top notes of Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Myrrh. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.