Fragrance comparison

Theorem vs Vintage Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Theorem

Soma Parfums

4.0012 votes

Rank #45,070 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vintage Rose

Ahjaar

4.3013 votes

Rank #34,513 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Theorem1/5

Vintage Rose3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TheoremSoma Parfums

Vintage RoseAhjaar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

4.30/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

Category winnerVintage RoseRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVintage Rose

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%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

cinnamon65%

rose56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamon

Heart

IrisRose

Base

PatchouliCacaoAmberMyrrh

Top

CardamomLemonCinnamon

Heart

MyrrhSaffronRose

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskAgarwood (Oud)

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 season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVintage RoseHigher 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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Vintage Rose by Ahjaar wears like a spicy amber rose with a bright citrus snap at the start. Cardamom, lemon and cinnamon give it lift early on, then saffron, myrrh and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. As it settles, patchouli, musk, amber and oud add depth and a darker finish. It may suit shoppers who…

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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 Vintage Rose?

Vintage Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Theorem is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Vintage Rose is rated 4.30/5 from 13 votes. Choose Theorem for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vintage Rose for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Theorem or Vintage Rose?

They last about the same: Theorem 76/100, Vintage Rose 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Theorem or Vintage Rose?

Vintage Rose projects furthest (Vintage Rose 75/100, Theorem 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Theorem and Vintage Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Theorem or Vintage Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Theorem and Vintage Rose?

Theorem has top notes of Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Myrrh. Vintage Rose has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Myrrh, Saffron and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).