Theorem vs Perfume Calligraphy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Perfume Calligraphy takes 4 of 5 categories.
TheoremChoose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Perfume CalligraphyChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Theorem1/5
Perfume Calligraphy4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Perfume Calligraphy
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Perfume Calligraphy
- Sillage & projection
- Perfume Calligraphy
- Value for money
- Theorem
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Perfume Calligraphy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TheoremSoma ParfumsPerfume CalligraphyAramisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%
4.02/ 5 · 519 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerPerfume CalligraphyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
50%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
338 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPerfume Calligraphy
SillagePerfume Calligraphy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTheoremBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
iris92%
rose84%
cacao77%
patchouli69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
oud90%
rose80%
amber70%
aromatic60%
patchouli50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCinnamon
Heart
IrisRose
Base
PatchouliCacaoAmberMyrrh
Top
CardamomLemonCinnamon
Heart
RoseSaffronMyrrh
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring38
Summer29
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,070
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#3,374
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerPerfume CalligraphyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTheorem 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…
Reviews →Perfume Calligraphy opens with cardamom, cinnamon, and a flash of lemon before settling into a warm rose, saffron, and myrrh heart. The drydown turns deeper and smoother, with oud, amber, patchouli, and musk giving it a resinous, spicy finish. It suits shoppers who want an oud fragrance with presence but not a harsh m…
Reviews →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 Perfume Calligraphy?
Perfume Calligraphy takes 4 of 5 categories. Theorem is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Perfume Calligraphy is rated 4.02/5 from 519 votes. Choose Theorem for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Perfume Calligraphy for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Theorem or Perfume Calligraphy?
Perfume Calligraphy lasts longest (Perfume Calligraphy 80/100, Theorem 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Theorem or Perfume Calligraphy?
Perfume Calligraphy projects furthest (Perfume Calligraphy 72/100, Theorem 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Theorem and Perfume Calligraphy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and patchouli accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Rose and Patchouli.
Is Theorem or Perfume Calligraphy better for summer or winter?
Theorem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Theorem and Perfume Calligraphy?
Theorem has top notes of Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Myrrh. Perfume Calligraphy has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Myrrh, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Musk.
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