Fragrance comparison

Theorem vs Kalada

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Theorem

Soma Parfums

4.0012 votes

Rank #45,070 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kalada

Caravana Luxury

5.004 votes

Rank #43,986 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalada takes 3 of 4 categories.

Theorem
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kalada
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Theorem1/4

Kalada3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TheoremSoma Parfums

KaladaCaravana Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityKalada

SillageKalada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTheoremBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

iris92%

rose84%

cacao77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

amber100%

sweet92%

iris84%

leather77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both iris and 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

FigFruity NotesBergamotCardamomCoconutDavana

Heart

Ylang-YlangCinnamonJasmineLeatherRoseIrisJuniper

Base

Orris RootMyrrhBirchIndian OudTobaccoBenzoinCoffeeAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Iris and Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,986

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaladaHigher 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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Kalada by Caravana Luxury is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Kalada was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Shadi Samra. Top notes are Fig, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Cardamom, Coconut and Davana; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Leather, Rose…

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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 Kalada?

Kalada takes 3 of 4 categories. Theorem is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Kalada is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Theorem for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kalada for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Theorem or Kalada?

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

Which projects more, Theorem or Kalada?

Kalada projects furthest (Kalada 92/100, Theorem 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Theorem and Kalada smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Iris and Rose.

Is Theorem or Kalada better for summer or winter?

Theorem suits evening wear; Kalada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Theorem and Kalada?

Theorem has top notes of Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Myrrh. Kalada has top notes of Fig, Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Leather, a base of Orris Root, Myrrh, Birch and Indian Oud.