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SkullZar – :
LOST MASTERPIECE. The first scent that led me on a real frag quest. After reading so many ecstatic memories and reviews of it here, and loving other Fendis, I had to find some – and only then found out the tragic tale of its discontinuation and its lasting cult following. It was mentioned so often in the same breath as my woody-spicy loves that I had to have it. The tremendously kind and generous user @Planet_X gifted me a decant and it was confirmed. Yes I had to have it. Then went on a wending odyssey through US decant sales houses, some strange corners of eBay and struck it lucky to get some miniatures at a reasonable rather than vintage-silly price.
It’s astonishing. Stunning woods, spices, warmth, class without being intimidating, individual without being freaky, sweet without being sickly. Just gorgeous from any angle. Makes you feel all put-together. This is how it ought to be done. For once the cultists aren’t deluded because this truly deserves to be worshipped.
And whoever discontinued it deserves to be named, shamed and exiled from the world perfume community for all time. (Well, OK, maybe that’s a little vengeful, but it should convey how all-around great this one is, that a complete unknown could stir me to such passion. ) Nobody in my life ever wore this, it’s not specifically evoking any special memories, it’s detectably not even the most luxe or most artistic frag I own. Yet I feel it’s made just for me … and thousands of other fans feel the same! A perfume version of that politicians’ charisma that makes everyone they talk to feel like the only person alive, no doubt.
Donna Karan Black Cashmere comes closest to a substitute …. but of course that, too, is discontinued. *weeps in frustration* . For my money Theorema should be Number One Candidate for an international fragheads’ petition for reprieve from oblivion. Someone should dupe, or buy up the formula for, this and bring it back from the near-dead. Transcendental.
WHITE321 – :
Although mandarine and orange are not listed as notes, the candied orange opening of Fendi Theorema EDP is mouthwatering. A honeyed amber sweetness soon sweeps the scene along with a small handful of all spices, among which the fresh woody nutmeg and sweet spicy cinnamon are the most discernable to my nose.
This combination of notes smells quite gourmand to me and is very suggestive of pain d’épices or gingerbread. However, except for its opening 20 minutes, its overall sheer texture and diffusiveness effectively keeps it from being cloying. Moreover, flickers of fresh woody notes invigorate the composition thanks to their contrast with the resinous warmth.
Theorema is more or less linear once the delectable amber warmth adorned with gentle spices settles in. It just gradually becomes more and more abstract and turns into a honeyed skin scent after about 3 hours. The overall sillage is very intimate, and the longevity is barely 6 hours on my skin.
To be honest, I was a bit disappointed during my first few times wearing Theorema. I enjoyed the fragrance, but it was not as striking as I thought it would be, probably because it’s easier for me to justify the hype with an opulent, highly contrasted fragrance than a relatively gauzy comforting one like Theorema.
But the more I wear it, the more I start to see that its rather translucent approach to a gourmand oriental is actually its strength. It perfectly showcases Christine Nagel’s skill to make a perfume satisfyingly delicious and cozy without being suffocating, which is probably the reason why Theorema has such a wide appeal. This type of sheer gourmand being quite popular these days, I imagine Theorema might work quite well if it was introduced in today’s Hermès or another designer brand’s exclusive collection.
I would hesitate to recommend it because of its rarity, but if you’re looking for a soft cozy ambery fragrance reminiscent of Christmas cakes and gingerbread and can sample it at a reasonable price, I think Theorema will worth a try.
Semen84 – :
Ooooo, I loved my Fendi Theorema – is hard to get in Norway – we can skiies – and oil and petrol and gas – and Rolex – but not good perfumes 🙁
Aerohopleneriahx – :
From a mini dauber.
This is a lovely dry, earthy, spicy fragrance. I like it a lot. A few more wearings will determine if it’s a love enough to hunt down a FB. Either way, definitely a joy to experience. Thanks so much to the gifter.
allevs62 – :
I have a habit of sniffing my wrist closely once every two or three minutes when I’m testing a perfume but I had to stop doing so when I was testing theorema,it seems very strong,even sharp when I glue my nose to the place I’ve applied it.it has great sillage so that I can easily smell it without doing so and the whiffs my nose is catching are magical,so gorgeous that I know that I have to have it in my collection and it’s also totally wearable in modern day life
I’m glad that I can’t detect much of rosewood or carnation as they usually overpower other notes for me.on my skin it’s a combination of flowers and spices in a warm and sweet base of honeylike amber(which reminds me amber of Yves saint Laurent cinema,another favorite of mine)and creamy woods and benzoin
All spice notes and florals are so well blended that I don’t pickup separate notes.just a warm,sweet,spicy,creamy,rich,delicious,inviting,charming,golden scent.something memorable and with personality.I was expecting something oldish and very spicy but I was wrong.it’s beautiful,strong and the only fendi perfume I love(albeit I haven’t tried many)
For me,it’s a fall and winter/night scent
Love it
euroocenkakn – :
This was one of the first designer, expensive fragrance I purchase back in 1999. I believe I got this at Nieman Marcus. I had saw it in Harper’s Bazaar (Nov. 1998) and I thought the price was right.
It’s packaging was worth the price. It had a wooden stick at the top and it unfold and had all the international ingredients on the inside of the box.
I must of bought it in August not knowing how much the heat would accentuate the spcies and I realize it was better in winter and with something black!
It last me for 3 years and I realize I naturally gravitated towards scent like this. If it wasn’t Donna Karan Khaos, or her Black Cashmere, or Diptyque Volutes. IT was great scent , a great spicy affair.
EvilMan – :
There are a few fragrances that I still cannot fathom why they’ve been discontinued. Many, many years after they have been taken away from us, they are still complete legends in the perfume world. No one will ever forget them, and fragrance lovers who never had the chance to know them, seek them out just to try to imagine what they’ve missed. I’ve been on various fragrance boards for almost 20 years now, and the legends live on. What happened to the formulas? Isn’t there some way to recreate them, even if not exactly, to the point where we could enjoy even a ghost of their magic? Theorema is one of those legends that should have been a CLASSIC, not discontinued! Also, Escada Collection, Ralph Lauren Safari, Venezia, Angelique Encens, Lea St. Barth, Chanel Gardenia…the world needs these beautiful creations.
Pistols228 – :
This beautiful, beautiful fragrance. I add my wails of woe to those who mourn its discontinuation.
Unusually for me, I bought this on a perfume shopping-trip with my mother. Unusually I say, because usually I will sniff my way through the perfume counter, try on a few, or one, then go away, to see how it develops. This one was love at first sniff.
Theorema is Drambuie in a perfume. Complex, intoxicating, spicy, boozy, golden. Best longevity I’ve ever had in a perfume. Every level is more wonderful than the last.
Please, please help me find another perfume that approximates it? One that isn’t discontinued?? I’m dying here!
viklala – :
Fendi Theorema, how I loved thee. Let me count the ways in which I miss your sweet, woody, spicy, Dr. Pepper with Indian food aromas. 1. You smelled delicious from the first spray. 2. You stayed with me from dawn to dusk to midnight, layered as you were on my skin with the body wash, the lotion, and your juicy spray of delectable liquid. 3. Your maker discontinued you, pushing the memory of your scent into my head and heart because my wallet cannot afford you. 4. Hmm, maybe I’ll splurge if I can ever find you again, my love. I’ll take you out and wine you, dine you, and treat you like the precious and rare specimen you are. Sigh.
tarvad – :
bellissimo classico che non perde mai smalto, anzi, col tempo mi fa rendere conto di quanto la profumeria proposta dagli stilisti fosse originale e complessa nei decenni passati, rispetto alla massificazione attuale. questo è un accordo orientale speziato che si inaugura con un effetto agrumato piuttosto notevole che, col tempo, pur rimanendo inalterato si circonda di cardamomo, pepe, noce moscata e, soprattutto, cannella. la complessa piramide che annovera una miriade di note si evolve su un bellissimo fondo resinoso ambrato, in cui, comunque, si percepisce un tripudio di odori impossibile da descrivere. bello, profondo eppure radiosissimo. altro che profumeria di nicchia…
kingD – :
There does not seem to be a separate section for the “parfum d’extrait version of THEOREMA.” So if I’ts OK ,I’ll leave it here.
I know I’m very very lucky to have been bought this from my partner as an anniversary gift as it’s discontinued and rare.( Hubby:Thank-you thank-you thank-you!!!)
This is even deeper and has more rich amber and Jasmine than the Edp. I love the Edp very much I think it has more spices than the parfum d’extrait, yet this is more oily and thicker if you shake bottle gently holding glass top in place of course.so this is a little less spices but somehow still heavier and prominent orange, probably more pink pepper in the Edp version and more sandalwood in the pure pafum ? I’m no expert so hard for me to say.
It’s a stunning bottle with its magical glass dipper instead of a spray, 25 ml.
It has slightly better staying power than the edp i guess due to the essential oils and fact that parfum is richer.
I absolutely LOVE this just as i love the Edp and the summer version.
why was this taken off the shelves ? this perfume smells like heaven and money ! its sooo classy and expensive smelling, orange and spice and all things nice but done in a way that is soo classy.
Top notes are listed in box as:
Thai shamouti
Eglantine
California tangelos
Mid notes:
Jasmine petals
Advanced spices
Cinnamon
Pink pepper
Osmantheus
Base notes:
Spicy dustmusk
Heart of Macassar
Sweet creamamber
Gailac wood mysore sandalwood
Basically it’s SICK !!!!
Edit:
I’m lucky enough to own a baby collection of say 45 fragrances , all of them Dior , Chanel, tom ford etc.
I will say this is my most treasured one it’s perfection. Pure parfum, filled with rich oils, this has to be my most ***FAVOURITE*** perfume ever ! I’ve not yet found anything that beats this in this parfum version. It’s treasured 🙂
edit: dropped this beauty in sink and the dabber top part smashed off , now i cant use it as the parfum is sealed inside now with no stopper part to twist off. tried glueing it but no, not strong enough , guess ill have to decant absolutly gutted as bottle is beautiful no other bottle in my mind would be good enough . you never see empty bottles of this parfum i could cry.
oh well i guess im not the only one to have a perfume accident in a sink !
hz001 – :
Used to love this one.
Just wanted to share that I found a dupe named
“Oiseau d’amour-Marine” by Dorall Collection,
in a completely misleading blue box-blue juice that makes you think of aquatics.
I was surprised upon spraying, since I don’t usually touch blue perfumes;) But this is great.
Rediculusly cheap, try it if you have a chance and if you miss Theorema. The dupe is only more orangey-clean in the opening, less creamy, but it gets there.
shaman1984 – :
I Finally got myself a bottle of this based on fact that I have the ESPRIT de ete version ( summer )which is pretty amazing.
At first I was unsure my esprit de ete is an edt yet my bottle of this an edp so firstly I felt it was a bit of a let down in strength as it did not seem that strong really I was expecting a booming fragrance but alas no 🙁
However it is fairly strong for the first hour or so and when it seams to back off a bit it still remains for a few hours as a strong floating skin scent. But what it lacks in projection it more than makes up for in quality, this is simply lovely and smells exquisitely expensive and comforting to my nose.
Soft orange first then cinnamon and cream.
It’s elegant and expertly blended with just enough spiced rose on the dry down.
It does not shout , it is not loud , it kisses your skin and is very sensual with a bright happy feeling from the orange and sun warmed amber ,Oriental ,soft finishing touches. This is mentioned to be a softer version of armani prive ambre so now that’s on my list well what an advertisement!! Back to fendi lol,
Which do I like best this edp or its sister fragrance the Espirit de ete version??? Unsure really as esprit is a bit fizzy like champagne so is just as lovely as this slightly spicier fragrance, truth is I will be gutted when either of my dreamy sweet adorable THEOREMAs go to their last drops.
I will say do not over pay for this as bottles are getting older and this looses its power a little to a lot over the years sadly.
This has become one of my go to fragrances, I love it, sooo classy and elegant a favourite !!!
FENDI perfume ROCKS ! I love this perfume and the bottle too ,so classy!!
Why don’t fendi make fragrance any more ? ?
Tis a shame !
maslik911 – :
Citrus and weird not as sweet or complex as Shalimar then dries down really herbal then down to a dry herbal light scent reminiscent of SL Ambre Sultan
artembrain – :
smells like fresh wet, fruity, mossy, rotting wood straight from the redwood forest. Sprayed onto your neck behind your hair will last the whole day evoking primitive thoughts from the male minds…..
Satidogssot – :
I could never do without it 🙂 my true love and one of the most gorgeous scents which always accompanies me at Christmas time – its each drop encapsulates for me the essence of this time of year.
lelidiya – :
Help ,,,,,, If anyone has a top for this perfume bottle in 100 ml size there not using as the bottle is finished I’d be happy to pay a little for it . I have the espirit version in 100 ml but no top 🙁 so if any kind fragranticans can help please get back to me through messages , it’s a small gold top fits flush with rest of gold top of bottle as in pics above !!!
hipokrat – :
Sugar, Spice and everything nice – yes, I find this Powerpuff Girls quote perfectly applicable to Theorema. Except Theorema revolves around deep, brown molasses and dusty, incense like spices. Oh, and let’s not forget that zesty citrus accord woven through it’s composition, like a shimmering, golden thread. Theorema has become my most worn perfume since I bought it.
It opens up with an almost Coca Cola like blast – fizzy, cool and energetic. The citrus is the most dominant note at the beginning. Juicy and fresh are its nuances, and the sweetness is provided by the jasmine and neroli. The citrus and florals are combined with the spices, which form a very interesting synergy: a sweet citrus, underscored by dusty, powdery spices which from an incense-y impression. Very wonderful and very unique.
The opening fades rather quickly. It’s almost like a burst and it’s followed up by a medley of more spices and cinnamon. However, it does not become too dry, because the spices are balanced out by the florals. I can’t seperate any of them but they perform a support for the spices. Think of the sweetness of flowers you’re smelling from a distance, rather than smelling them up close.
The middle notes reign supreme for quite some time, but over time they morph together with the base notes. At this point the fragrance diffuses like a cloud and turns into a skin scent. It becomes very creamy and warm. Most noticeable are the silky amber and benzoin. These are supported by the guaic, rose and sandalwood, which provide a woody tinge, almost alike pencil-shavings.
This Fendi creation has become my signature for a while now and it’s the only scent I’ve bought two backup bottles of. It’s very easy to wear and merges beautifully with my chermistry. It gives me a warm and cheerful aura. I’ve tested it on two other friends and it simply fell apart on them. Very weird I must say.
Sillage is huge the first hour, but it drops rather quickly. I think it becomes a hovering skin scent because I can smell it every now and then throughout the day. I see lots of people commenting on the rather low sillage – to be honest, I don’t think it would have benefited from more, otherwise it could become too overpowering with all the spices and such.
A very beautiful, tender creation and worth the high prices nowadays. Such a shame Fendi doesn’t produce any scents anymore. Even Furiosa had some resemblance to it’s older sister.
Deroxsfmus – :
I get clove note, even cloves are not listed. Strong cinnamon and cloves wack me over the head. It feels like a 100 megawatt amplified Rochas Absolu, played at high frequency. It might be an excellent thing if you love mulled wine sort of spice, because Theorema is boozy too, grog or vermouth-like style. I know it has a legion of devoted fans, good for them, but I’ll take Rochas Absolu.
IsommaTutratt – :
Like all Fendi fragrances, another great one bites the dust! So, Fendi…when are you going to bring this back? Probably never. Now you just want to me to sell my soul for another bottle…I just want to smell like spicy oranges again.
maxinator – :
I’m always on the lookout for a bottle of this. Please let me know if you have it and are up for a swap. Thanks!
rikitavi – :
In the most lay of all layman’s terms ever, it smells like a spiced bubblegum. Very enchanting, enticing, draws you in, seductive and warm. Youthful yet sexy.
pupok – :
Androgynous scent- pure sophistication! The charm-alarm continuum that presents two facets equally: feminite, enchanting and seductive, with its intriguing bouquet of a cardinal carnation, crucial white flowers and tender rose accords; and also masculine, sharp and victorious with all its spiciness, woodiness and amber..geezerness….
No powderness at all here, and with just a hint of sweetness, the scent transcends the fairy tale of Cinderella and takes you directly into the domain of Persian ‘A Thousand and One Nights’ with all that lethal charm of Shahrazad, where you can’t help but abandon yourself and be abandoned inevitably….
Bon Appetite anyway!
Unique perfume and yet it reminds me of my beloved Nu Yves Saint Laurent EDP with its fantastically nipping resinous tail. Paragon of decadence! And both of them are discontinued. What a shame!
steewboronant – :
A spicier Feminite du Bois (Serge Lutens) with a candied zest of orange in the opening.
Ziftoutfifava – :
Smells wonderful but masculine IMO
Nomberjaite – :
Oh…MY.
I can’t even begin to describe this because my eyes have rolled back into my head. WHY, oh why, do they discontinue these beauties?! All I have is a 2ml sample gifted to me and I’m guarding it with my life.
1986310 – :
This perfume reminds me of the mixed spices, candied peel and booze that you add to your Christmas cake, with a little sandalwood thrown in for good measure. Despite the heady mix it’s not a particularly strong ‘fume on me, with only medium sillage. This is a winter or autumn scent, I can’t imagine wearing it in our hot Australian summer. I blind bought this based on reviews, and I’m not sorry I did, but it did take me a few wears to fully appreciate it.
951599 – :
Theorema is sharp blast of spice and harshness in the beginning. My first impression was that I just spent money on expensive incense. You almost wonder why everyone is so in love with it. All I can say is to wait for the drydown because it is well worth it. It evolves into one of the best oriental fragrances your nose will ever smell. The initial spicy edges smooth out and reveal complex and brilliant blend of spicy sexiness. This perfume changes many times and dare I say gets better as avery hour passes. It finishes with a spicy rose that is just perfect for the cooler months. It’s comforting and cozy but still makes you feel beautiful and sexy. I can’t help but feel sad that complex and perfectly blended fragrances like this one are tossed aside for fragrances that have 3 notes and last 10 seconds.
nerlion – :
One of the best perfumes in my opinion, excellent for patchouli fans.
Too bad I can’t find it anymore…
lexus_78 – :
I like to wear this orange /woody scent when I’m the mood to defy the laws of physics or create a new mathematical model that proves that fragrances make me happy.
lolka334 – :
This is a whisper of a fragrance. I don’t know why a Leggero version came out since this is already so light. Lovely but fleeting perfume. I have both versions. When I put on Theorema I feel like I am not wearing perfume at all. I wish it lasted on my skin and clothes.
fahsmumeneima – :
This fragrance has a soft, cinnamon, bitter nutmeg orange smell. It does not seem to change too much on. I do not experience all the notes in the pyramid. My 100 ml EDP bottle was expensive. I think it is different style but a little lackluster. But I like the original Fendi is the best, for its sweetness, depth, richness and complexity. This perfume has a sweet and bitter feel. I smell burnt caramel. It is not too strong, and has a Xmas celebration theme. It is not the best fragrance I have considering the price. I prefer YSL vintage NU where the fragrance is a lot stronger, sweeter richer cinnamon, nutmeg, and spicy to this. It lacks the strength and multidimensional qualities. I would suggest that it you to spray and walk into it. Added to your clothes may increase longevity. Unfortunately, the silage is limited and it stays closely to the skin instead of radiating to receive lovely whiffs of the fragrance. I rate this fragrance 2.5/5. You need to try this perfume because of the various views. I have tried this perfume a number of times. I tried this in the 1990’s the fragrance was quite rich, unfortunately, it has been weakened. I am not sure because of the maturity of ingredients or a reformulation. Due to the price of the perfume, you may need to consider better perfume options. I have tried small samples, because it is a rare perfume I decided to buy it as a perfume collector. Yet, I do not use it too much because it has a shoe polish smell to it.
nadja – :
ffiuqs is so right about this, this smells very similar to Sensuous by Estee Lauder, but Theorema is indeed a bit deeper (i remember Sensuous being a bit more synthetic) and definitely better. It opens with a juicy lemon and immediatly after that you smell the cinnamon, pepper, flowers (after 10 minutes wearing,i can smell the rosehips very good), smooth/creamy nutmeg+ rosewood and amber. And I smell a big fat orange thats not listed in the pyramid. This perfume has a certain juiciness and sugary feel, but it stays very sophisticated. Its very well blended. In the drydown I smell a warm resinous, balsamic smell and a bit of smoke from the Birch wood.
msi600zik – :
Theorema is a beautifully composed fragrance and somewhat of an aloof Oriental.
Warm lemon and gentle cinammon enter the senses to start. Then slowly, an infusion of smooth spices saunter subtley onto the scene. Predominantly, cardamom and nutmeg are discernible with their earthy, nutty character in a soft and almost velvety accord. Amber radiates a diffusive glow throughout, like a filtered sunset.
A harmonious balance of flowers presents itself very gently without any one flower being louder than the other. Rather than olfactory floral notes being detectable, their round, lush character is presented at a perfect low pitch.
Sandalwood and benzoin are most noticeable in the drydown, completely soft and gently balsamic with just a freckle of pepper and a hint of dry aromatic rosewood.
Truly wearable and an easy-to-love Oriental fragrance. Versatile, balanced and quietly satisfying.
RMN81 – :
With Theorema Fendi Christine Nagel proofed her talent with mathematical accuracy – notes are blended in a way that only Archimedes could manage better. Or – he probably couldnt)
Oriental-spicy that dares to be flowery and so tenderly-sexy, the best nutmeg game with musty deep guaiac wood among osmanthus and rose hip, like sensual touch of lips after exotic dessert in Mexico , – such mood suits to everyone and to everything, pointless to go into details – those of you who knew/know that scent – know that its an equivalent of Fermat’s Last Theorem in the world of perfumery
lexxx1977 – :
I totally agree with Luca Turin when he draws the parallel with the Armani Prive amber. This really is a magnificent amber oriental with a cold icey burn to its spicey heart . It is like an orange pomade in the depths of winter. A beautiful classic well deserving of its cult status.
gooog 1 – :
Friends of Fendi Theorema, there is no need to spend a fortune on ebay tracing a vintage bottle. The end of this tormenting quest might answer to the name: Hermes Elixir Des Merveilles! A bit more robust and piquant, but the latest somehow “weak” reformulation of Theorema needed such oomph. Try!
iya686elipseskism – :
It’s been many years since I got a whiff of this, but I still yearn after it. I’d pass the perfume counter and ‘test’ it, knowing I’d make up for that one day. I never imagined time would run out.
To me, this was a clove orange in a sauna. I just love all that wood. Complete heaven. I wish I’d bought a bottle. What if we start a petition and submit it to Fendi?
ЛаМмЕр – :
It’s the hot stuff for cool ladies. OR gentlemen. Trust me – this one can do both.
Theorema’s contradiction is precisely what I love about it: it’s extremely spicy, but absolutely elegant; the peppery note makes you so hot in an instance (I can hear my inner self breathing like a dog with its tongue out) like you just had a bite of Mexican dish, but it’s suitable for cool and calm individuals only. It has that fiery, passionate vibe, but there is nothing savage nor wild about it.
Mature scent. Authority in a bottle.
sergeirbis – :
love this fragrance – warm, enveloping, and perfect for the winter months. candied citrus peel and spiced christmas cake… with a good dose of white florals to keep it from being overly gourmand. the velvety, smooth texture of the sandalwood in the drydown is especially luscious. such a pity it’s been discontinued.
shteker – :
Theorema is something that you smell once and remember forever – I hope I will. At least I have for the last fifteen years;)
canteewap – :
I will search for another sample of this because I am not getting what you all are.
It starts of with an orange burst but quickly fades away to…nothing. A quiet creamy skin scent that is hardly detectable. There must more to it than this and you guys are the proof. So fingers crossed it is just a faulty sample as i still have high hopes for Theorema.
knahan – :
There’s loads of orange in this, and various orange-like fruits are listed on other sites.
I definitely get the orange, the over-ripe fruit and the spices (I notice clove, lovely in combination with orange) but then it fades into a generic amber with lingering fruit notes that I find a bit sickly, it reminds me of orange peel that’s gone a bit rancid. Though there’s a slight coffee note too I quite like. I do like the start of this perfume, but I’m on the search for a cheerful Christmas perfume and this doesn’t quite hit the mark
Sorry Theorema lovers – I predict an absence of virtual balloons, oh well it’s my birthday this week so I might get some real ones!
ThePolugan – :
Let me get this out of the way by stating the obvious: Theorema is dead sexy. But I’m not getting the sweet/creamy/caramel aspects that everyone else seems to get. I have a vintage edp, bought recently, and what I’ve been getting on skin is a delicious, incense-y spice bomb with just enough lemon in the opening to keep it tart and interesting. Nutmeg and mace, primarily, which to me always had a weird, sweaty feeling, a bit like dirty male hair. That’s not to say I find this disgusting: on the contrary, it gives the whole composition a bit of skank, which is a necessary ingredient in any sexpot perfume. So yes, a bit of dessert, but decidedly NOT edible, like the best of the old Guerlains.
Veittefup – :
for me this is booze heaven. i love booze heaven!
i don’t necessarily mean to refer to the effect of alcohol- booze heaven is a glorious place found in a beautiful mind, moment. it smells of contradictions and intricate, even unsolvable ambiguities, disso(u)leted in the airy-light,ethereal realm of the inspired moment, mind.
i smell marzipan a lot, too, inside. i dislike marzipan generally, but here i can’t, impossible. it just keeps my theorema experience engaging, like this subtle prickle of an invisible tiniest sting, not even hurtful anymore.
the heavy, weightless booze heaven!
ikenazgool – :
This fragrance, together with a bunch of others such as Nu EDP, Envy, Rush, Envy For Men, several Donna Karan*s* (to name only a few among the most *recent* ones), are the reason why around *twothousandandsomething* I’ve lost most of the interest in designers compositions. If I think about what designers have meant to fragrance in the past, I struggle to understand all these recent trends in mass market perfumery.
Theorema is not simply gorgeous, it would actually put on shame 90% of today’s niche offerings. Responsible of fragrances such as Eau De Cartier, Narcisso Rodriguez For Her, Archives 69, a bunch of Jo Malones, Guerlains and Muglers, this is Christine Nagel in full effect. A thick spicy-oriental loaded with cardamom, pepper and nutmeg built around a resiny-ambery base and loads of smooth / warm woods. Fantastic juxtaposition provided by the citrusy opening which is probably one of the most long lasting lemon notes ever. Extremely complex, incredibly radiant and unbelievably long lasting. Mandatory.
Rating: 9/10
natashka27 – :
Among all my other beloved orientals – the best. Just wonderful – dark-red velvet and and silk and …. oh, just luxury. Spicy, far less in-your-face than Cinnabar or Opium. I’d buy bottles if I could. Alas, it is not to be. A masterpiece, I’m nuts about it!
bni175elipseskism – :
It was love at first sniff for this one! I saved up to get it and wore it everyday for months! It was as others have said- sweet, rich, spicy but not overbearing or cloying. You could wear it day or night and it made you feel sexy and a little mysterious. I would re purchase it in a heartbeat if it came back!
orator – :
Once more, I find myself wondering why a perfume house decides to discontinue a great scent.I received a miniature of Theorema, and already have started my search for a full bottle (wallet cries)
It is a citrusy yet spicy scent. It opens with refrshing lemon notes blended with lots of nutmeg and other warm spices. The nutmeg is dominating the composition from top to bottom in my opinion. I would have loved a bit more cinnamon, I must admit that. Theorema is very warm and easy to wear, without the Opium-Cinnabar style spicy character that scares people away. This is a ‘hug me’ oriental, not a ‘beware’ one!Having dabbed on from my 5ml vial, I found its longevity medium to low, despite the fact that I used a good 2mls over my neck/wrists. I would be very interested to know how it compares to the d’ete edition, as that one can still be found for a reasonable price. Very beautiful!
urimez – :
Theorema is one of the all-time greats. The beginning blows you away. The citrus and orange blossom and ylang along with the spice and resins and wood…powerful and really beautiful. A perfume for people who really love perfume.
alim595 – :
It is very pleasant and original. Cinnamon is a note which remains constant and it is mixed with spices and some lovely citrus note which makes it fresh despite the intensity of the cinnamon. It is mouthwatering and not too heavy. It might be mistaken for an aromatic fragrance. It is