Fendi Theorema Fendi for women

Delicious oriental aroma, dense, woody sensual and powerful. It reminds me of Organza indecence.

Fendi Theorema=someone is drinking Fanta Orange during math class.

I adore this one! Was not made in 1998, as I was wearing it at least 7 years prior to this! Rich and spicy gingerbready without being too gourmand. Classy. Lasts very long. I don't get any pepper. Grrrreat stuff!

For you longing to have this one, but regret not being available, go for Si Lolita! Christine Nagel used the formula obviously!!

On application I get an overwhelming impression of warm eggnog with freshly grated nutmeg. It wears on me as a creamy, rich amber. Definitely has a gourmand feel for me, and I'm in love with it.

All I can say is - I miss this fragrance, my perfume hunt is pretty much restricted to, well, finding my new Theorema. Classic case of really bad ad campaign not selling this scent as well as it had deserved. Maybe, one day, there'll be another Theorema that makes both men and women literally stop and go looking for the smell when you wear it on public transport. I never wear so much for it to be obvious but when people stood close, they would regularly ask me what it was.

reminds me so much of a dark, current filled fruitcake, made with orange juice as well. spicy, warm, citrus and full woody sweetness. very unusual scent - definitely reminds me of Italy

I can't even begin to work through Theorema's notes as my nose isn't refined enough to define such a complex perfume - for my tastes, it's not too sweet, just the right amount of spicy and a real lady. I think everything that can be said about the notes have been said by those more eloquent than I. I just wanted to say, it is gorgeous. Gor-ge-ous. There, that's it, my tuppence on the subject!

A real perfume masterpiece!Well developed composition!Made a stock buying several 50 ml bottles.

I got my first bottle when I won a competition at a department store for a free perfume - most perfumes give me a headache and so I was a bit cautious when looking for one - and one that I tried was Theorema and right from the first sniff there was something about it - I wasn't sure but I tried it and liked it and then tried it again and I was hooked - it is me - I love it. And now it is discontinued - how could they do that - what were they thinking?

Estee Lauder's Sensuous is very close in a lot of its notes - you should check it out - but be warned - to me it is less deep, less dark, less warm - but still worth a smell (the 'nude' and the other version of Sensuous don't smell at all like 'Sensous' so make sure you try the right one.

I'd call it fruity spicy because of the harsh lemon with cinnamon and spices at the opening. After that siam benzoin comes out and then the note of jasmine and rosewood comes into play. I usually like cinnamon very much but this acid beginning stops me from chasing this discontinued fragrance. But the base notes are blended well - I get patchouli and sandalwood surrounded by spices. Nice.

I cannot believe how lucky I am to have this fragrance not only in one large bottle, but another, completely full one as gift from my family. If I discovered this fragrance long after it was discontinued like perhaps many of you did, I would have cried. Especially after looking at the prices on Ebay. I thank god I was born to a family of very feminine women with taste but also clueless(just a tad, hah ha), as they were the ones who gave me these fragrances, not realizing how priceless they are. My grandma gave me the one she had and my mom had gotten this when it first came out. They both found it too "musical" and gave them to me. This is so precious, so wonderful, it makes me seething mad that Fendi discontinued this. Everyone should have the opportunity to smell this. It is brilliant.

It is orange,chocolate, amber, cinnamon, nutmeg, more spices, more sweetness. MORE. It is grandeur personified. It is cheerful, it is elegant, it is classy, it is charming, it is complex, it is beautiful. Like others have said, it is Christmas, but not the plastic, peppermint one. This is the one with the golden, orange and spiced punch, the herbed chicken, the English fruitcake, kids running around with sticky hands, couples flirting under mistletoe. But slight green from the rose and jasmine keeps it from being "holiday" and makes just cheerful, dramatic. This reminds me of Theatrical Comedy for some reason. This is that long lost friend that always makes you feel great, and you can't wait to hug. I have a big dislike for gourmand fragrance, for the reason, like many times I've said, that they can smell cloying. This is one of the classiest, if not THE classiest gourmand I've tried. Only Casmir seems to get near, and it does not compare.

I was at the mall recently and stopped for the first time at a Cinnabon. When I sat down on the table, and put one of my smaller bags on it, I had a near jerk reaction. This was my response to the smell from the Cinnabon mingling with my Teavana Samurai Chai Mate Tea. Wow. It was spot on. The scent of both was just was dramatic as Theorema. I was short of humiliating myself when I dived my head into the counter, making appreciative noises as the scents mingled in the air. Fendi, please bring this back.

I'm a big believer that this was released at the wrong time and it needed just a bit more "oomph". Tone that lemon down just a bit or better yet replace it with grapefruit. Also, take out a bit of cinnamon. Not a lot, but certainly a bit less. It also dissipates just as swiftly as her career. Those are the only downfalls to this fragrance. I learned to counteract those notes with a dash of YSL Baby Doll before putting this on and you won't believe how amazing this becomes. Baby Doll acts as a buffer/primer if that makes sense. The grapefruit, ginger, cedarwood, and rose of Baby Doll enhances those notes that are more or less similar in Theorema. I know I shouldn't mar the original essence of a perfume, but my nose just kinda "told" me, while trying some samples one day, to try it. I sprayed both on separate strips of paper. Put those strips on either side on my nose. And boom, Theorema with ammo. It doesn't become a mix of both I swear, it's Theorema as it was meant to be. I always get complimented on it. Always.

Like a Van Gogh, this fragrance was well crafted and inspiring to smell, and unfortunately, it took long after it was discontinued for the public to finally appreciate. Just a few days ago I had a woman stop me in a perfume counter at a Macy's and asked in an awestruck voice if I was wearing Theorema. When I confirmed it, she got this wonderstruck look and told me how she remembered when it first came out and how beautiful it was. We struck a great conversation and shared so much. She said the same thing as I, that this had/has potential, it just wasn't "finished" properly. It could use a comeback, now's a good a time as any I think.

My personal disaster. The cinnamon here is like acid, it gets on my nerves (and I usually like cinnamon!). The scent seems hot, suitable for cold days. I just can't stand it... I suppose it can be likeable, but not for me...

Just gorgeous! Cinnaminny gingerbready spiced cola, Dr. Peppery! EDP lasts very well. It gave me very big shivers the first time I smelled it, and it still can. Very warm.

OMG! I feel like I just won the perfume lottery!! After work today I stopped by a local discount perfume shop and scored the Holy Grail of Fendi Theorema: The Christmas Gift Set in Original Box. 50ml EDP, 5ml Parfum Extract, Body Lotion, Shower Gel & Candle!!! I've been at that shop at least a million times in the last few years and either I never noticed it (highly unlikely) or it appeared magically out of thin air today. I almost fainted on the spot. What's even better is the teeny bopper sales assistant had no clue of its value and let me bargain her down to $75 CAD + no tax for the complete set. I feel like I've died and gone to olfactory heaven. I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight, enveloped in sweet cinnamony creamy deliciousness.

ok Why does this smell like L de Lolita. Almost identical... wonderful scent. rich woodsy chocolate cinnamon. Lolita is a bit sweeter. They both smell awesome..Loving it!!!!

Love this perfume! I get the feeling of being in a lodge, in front of a fireplace drinking hot chocolate while watching the snow falling outside.

I originally found Theorema after searching for a similar scent to the discontinued Alchimie by Rochas. It is a shame that this delicacy is discontinued as well.

Why brands discontinue such great fragrances is beyond me.

I own and use this one. It is very cozy, pleasant fragrance. I get the vanilla but not cloying - sweet but transparent. I guess the note of sweet cream is responsible for that impression. I also get orange at the beginning and then spices, mostly cinnamon. Orange and spices disappears after some time and the vanilla remains with some woody undertones. I like that smell and it is a shame that Fendi decided to discontinue it. It resembles Belle de Minuit by Nina Ricci which ofcourse is not very useful information because BdM is harder to find than Theorema. The lasting power is not very impressive and I wish it had better silage.

I have a Theorema now I need yacht,birkin bag and huge sunhat

I recently got to know this perfume and i loved it from the first sniff :] For me it's great spicy perfume... but with a bit of Cola :) I feel as if someone put gingerbread into glass of Cola and mix it together. It's sparkling, sweet, oriental... really amazing scent :)

Theorema is strong, rich gourmand scent when you first spray it, but for a Fendi it doesn't last as long as I anticipated it would (lasted about 2 -3 hours on my skin). It's an opulent oriental in the same family as Opium, Cinnabar and Organza, with a warm, spicy nutmeg and cinammon aroma with woody undertones. I also smell dark bittersweet chocolate. If you want a cheap version of Theorema, try Avon's Extraordinary (it smells very similar!).

why did they discontinue?!!!!!

Luxurious, subtle and softly spiced.

This extremely rich perfume with a rather modest sillage is a bit like Tantalus' torment in the Greek mythology. Whenever I need it, I want to smell more and more and more..., and more, so I spray and spray and spray, but Theorema keeps itself in a deeply buried background. Perhaps it is my skin that causes this.

Still, Theorema is listed in my top/3 of perfumes.
I can't imagine any scent that is so rich in subdued tones, feminin and soft and rich, rich, rich. So, I love it (obviously) but it haunts me at the same time.
Today I ordered another (100 ml) bottle as I actually have oozes left. (There are still 5 tester bottles for sale on fragrancex.com.)

EDIT 19/05/11:
Received a fresh 100 ml tester today... The freshness is helping me to understand it better and no longer will I have to suffer from any torment as mentioned in my previous comment!!!

I got a decanted sample of this from a forum member, so I don’t know the concentration. I suspect it’s an EdT because it seems extremely weak. It starts out light green and slightly citrusy, then sweetens to more of a weak, bland orange caramel scent. I don’t get any of the spices or patchouli that others do. After less than an hour it dries down to a musky base that smells like unwashed hair or bed sheets that badly need laundering. Surely Fendi would do better than this.

I knew I had an EdP mini somewhere, so dug it out to compare. With the EdP I do get some spices, not strong, but definitely there. They’re delicate gingerbread spices mixed into the orange caramel. And yes - there’s just the slightest hint of patchouli, not strong, but just barely noticeable. During the drydown it becomes a unique, translucent, almost gourmand scent, always very subtle, but with a definite presence. I can see why people consider this a “comfort scent”. The sillage is modest, but the scent lasts for 6-8 hours.

I hardly ever say this, but I think Theorema is a fragrance that would be nice to spray liberally. Since it’s discontinued, I’m glad I have a generous amount. If you’re looking to stock up, I suggest that you look for the EdP, not the EdT.

How could they discontinue this?! How incredibly cruel that was of Fendi!

Theorema (edp) is a delight to my senses. She is spicy, subtle, well-blended and perfumey. All things I love. She is also a rarity- there is a lot of patchouli here, but it is not handled badly the way most patchouli-heavy scents are. If this wasn't discontinued, I would seriously consider trying to make it my signature scent. This is SO wearable! I could cry that they discontinued it...

Edit: This scent, to my nose, is in the vein of Chanel's Coromandel and Bois Des Iles. It has the sexy chocolate of Coromandel and the spice and subtleness of Bois des Iles. Which makes me wonder if I can put Coromandel on one wrist and Bois Des Iles on the other, mash them together and somehow spontaneously produce Theorema. It doesn't work that way, I know. Don't remind me. Theorema is a discontinued perfume worth crying over. :'(

Very elegant, sweet creamy perfume. Perfectly balanced
in every way,not girly but womanly.Almost gourmand in a way, very ,very addictive.Lasts long.Reminds me of old Hollywood, all sensuous cleavage and luminous skin!

Sophisticated,Elegant Glamorous Perfume.
I adore the sweet spices that attracts the opposite sex in every
little drop of this scent...Amazing...

Theorema surprised me immediately! I had been putting off reviewing it because at first whiff all i was subjected to was a near headache inducing amount of florals, shouted at me. After a light application i smelled myself, and barely smelled anything. So, i re-dosed. Heavily. At this point, about 5 minuites in, theorema is a classic beauty! Nutmeg, vanilla, spices. Light fruit and whispered florals save the composition from becoming cloying. It reminds me of l de lolita lempicka a bit. The dry down is gorgeous, and silky. Woodsy, spicy vanilla, almost late-stage obsession-ish at this point. But quieter, more tasteful. Im sorry i ignored theorema, lets just leave it at that.

Although, better than i had hoped, the drydown rather bores me. I cant say why, i just dont find myself wanting to reapply. Maybe its just not for me

Theorema captures the essence of pre hippie chicness
of the early 60's from smoke filled cafes to an old count's piazza Theorema gives a vibe of an Jaded
Roman Jet setters ala La Dolce Vita with the spoils of
war. Long gone but we have it's Zeitgeist, The opening
is cozy with chai then dries with an etching of Pepper,
grounded nutmeg & Cardamom adds to a dryish opening Bright citruses with it's transparent clearancy blown from a distant and lush pastoral fields gives an warm
Mediterranean travelogue then closes the top note is
sun scorched Brazilian Rosewood.

The Heart is cinnamon fiery sweet earth dries with
spicy carnation falls in with the mysterious elegantness of Osmanthus velvet texture of the rose
starts to steep though adding an demure presence,
The drying down dark and Resinous with benzoin leaves an allmost esoteric mental frame amber adds to the sweetness then dries with fiery Sandalwood.

Still... smell number one for me...

One of the best scents for cocoa lovers. It smelt on me like a warm and spicy cocoa oil, and the wafts of cocoa brough the smile on my face - the smell is so comforting, so homey.

Where I can buy it from? I live in UK and I don't find it anymore:(
I love this parfume

And as you can see Theorema is launched in the same year as Salvatore Ferragamo pour femme, with a lot of notes in common. I wouldn't be suprised if they were both based on the same 'brief' and Nagel and Cavallier were competing to score the same client. Nagel ending up giving her creation to Fendi and Cavallier selling his creation to Ferregamo.

This is extremely lovely smell. I was cautious because I thought it might be a little bit too spicy, but I was wrong. It opens very warm, rich, creamy and sweet. There is the spicy aspect, but it's very delicate, just the right amount to make it even more warmer.
At the opening I feel lovely jasmine sweetness with tiny bit of lemon freshness, but mostly the sweetnes from jasmin + the little doze of spices that make jasmin appear not so heady (as it sometimes does).
When it goes to it's heart phase it becomes slightly bit sweeter, must be from rose + cinnamon appears and as many know I have a thing for cinnamon in perfumes (if it's not too much and all over the fume), so I enjoy this even more. I don't feel any patchouli.

It's excellent oriental.

I really can't understad why something like this is being put of the market? Wtf? Really? I think with this it's not even love-hate relationship, I think it might please almost everyone and this is a must for every oriental lover. Fendi should be suied for this one.

First of all??? I just can NOT understand why FENDI notoriously discontinues their grand masterpieces of perfume artwork ?????????? Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

This is the most beautiful perfect one in FENDI's line ever!! Even the paper-packing is extraordinary, black and gold, signed with autographs in gold inside. All notes are composed to a harminous perfection. The cinnamon (which I love the most), afghan spices and sweet cream amber captures my heart in a golden cage (Throw away the key please!!!) .

I've worn Theorema EDP for two days now, and it's a warm comforting scent. The mornings are a little chilly and crisp and this is a good scent for cooler to colder weather.

I smell the oranges mixed with cinnamon and cardamom.

First spray it's a little tangy and tart, fitting for a crisp fall day.

It drys down nicely into a slightly sweet spicey scent.

Sillage is probaby moderate. It is a fairly strong scent, so a light hand is preferable.

Lasting power.... I sprayed it at 7:30 this morning, it's going on 10 am, and I can still smell wafts of it when I move my arms about.

Nice fall and winter scent.

I got a decant of this and it sure is interesting- but it smells like shaving cream on my skin! Definitely fresh and bracing but not agreeing with my chemistry
edit: the far dry down is a grand 80's style oriental gourmand yet somehow gentle..similar to Obsession with the shaving cream accord in the background now. Not unpleasant!

This is a really warm, spicy scent that is perfect for the winter when you need something to warm you up! It opens up with something similar to coca cola! I smell orange blossoms that have been crystallized and dipped in spiced honey. It's so edible, but you don't get tired of wearing it like other foody smells.

picked up a bottle at the mall that was going to be recycled so i got it for nothing..there is about 5o ml left..I like it but would be willing to trade for something else...trouble maybe. the perfume still smells great..

Back in 2001, my H & I honeymooned in a few European city locations and one of them was Venice. I was wearing Allure but everywhere I went the air was infused with a perfume which led me to believe that all the Venetian women were wearing the same scent, it was gorgeous and I was intrigued to find out what it was.

We happened across a perfume shop and I went in and asked what it was I kept smelling and it turned out to be Theorema, the store consultant gave me a sample and it comes out during winter.

I love the scent, but I have to take my time in getting over the initial waft of pencil shavings. Does anyone else get that?
I love the spicy flavours and sweet cream dry-down and it's a stayer in terms of longevity.

I must see if I can find a miniature somewhere as I can't fully enjoy Theorema knowing my sample is nearly gone.

This is the perfume I use these days.It's my favourite, it's spicy, strong and long lasting.Don't buy it if you don't like strong perfumes.

Love the opening of the Theorema with bursts of different spices and the drydown which is so close and intimate to my skin. In between the two there is somewhat weired pencil smell which is a bit of the downside of this amazing fragrance. I love it nonetheless and glad that I have a full bottle.

i'm soo disappointed this id discontinued...a huge mistake by fendi,,bet they are regretting it now!!!
the gorgeous 'craminess' of this fragrance delightfully envelopes me when i wear it.it is not offensive,as some of my other choices are/have been.
the sillage is wonderfuland the new bottle i just recieved from my husband will be well treasured as i dont think i'll ever have another bottle in my hand's grasp.

Still a fragrance I return to...definitely unique, very complex - sumptuous and spicy. I too am sorry it is discontinued in North America - is it still available in Europe?

I have discovered Theorema only recently. It is a rich scent, but not overwhelming. Reminds me of Christmas cake and all the lovely cinnamon/cardamon cookies we bake at the time. Still one does not smell of food;) It is a warm feminine perfume. Such a shame it is discontinued

great sillage,but not overpowering.why oh why do they discontinue all the perfumes i fall in love with?

There was a period in my life when I was addicted to Theorema- I love the patchouli, and as soon as I detect it- that's it, I am done with ;-) Anyway, back in early noughties nobody I knew shared my passion, Light Blue was the "flavour of the month" I suppose- people would ask me what I smell of, but nobody has heard of Theorema. Then, after graduation, I got a boring office job- and got to know a girl who was a secretaty there- and she smelled of Theorema- we both thought it was kind of unique, and we grew to like each other. Then we both moved on to different jobs, but everytime I smell Theorema I think of her, and her great taste for perfume.

There was a period in my life when I was addicted to Theorema- I love the patchouli, and as soon as I detect it- that's it, I am done with ;-) Anyway, back in early noughties nobody I knew shared my passion, Light Blue was the "flavour of the month" I suppose- people would ask me what I smell of, but nobody has heard of Theorema. Then, after graduation, I got a boring office job- and got to know a girl who was a secretaty there- and she smelled of Theorema- we both thought it was kind of unique, and we grew to like each other. Then we both moved on to different jobs, but everytime I smell Theorema I think of her, and her great taste for perfume.

Another "if you hate patchouli, you won't like this" fragrance. Complex and rich, yes, spicy yes, Oriental with an almost gourmand mist around it-and dry, dry, strong and strong. I imagine this could suit a variety of people, so if you think you could pull this off, or have any interest, go ahead--try it.

Ernest Hemingway once wrote that "One cat leads to another," and the same holds true for perfumes. Maybe because perfumes, like cats, are seductive, subtle, sensuous, and associative...

While thinking about VOILE D'ETE as I was wearing TOCADE, I suddenly recalled another creation in the same vein: Fendi's THEOREMA. All three are warm, inviting scents, but each has its distinctive charm.

THEOREMA opens energetically as a spicy woody citrus before becoming progressively more smooth and amber as the day wears on. The florals serve to embellish the spices and woods, not the other way around, with carnation and ylang ylang as the most dominant to my nose.

This fragrance shimmers like the sun and attracts in a subtle, unobtrusive way, ending finally, with the setting of the sun, as a skin scent of sorts: the citrus and stronger floral notes have all faded away.

Smells just like lemon cookies to me. I love it but does not last long at all!

For all you theorema lovers out there: you should really really really try the classic Modigliani. Sooo sophisticated, resembling Theorema a lot and VERY affordable!!
Good luck!

I have heard about this scent for years and finally purchased a small sample to give it a try.

Wow!

I'm impressed by Theorema's ability to be so rich and warm and spicy, without crossing the line to foody or "gourmand." I find it hard to accurately describe the scent without relying on food analogies, but if you dislike gourmands, you need not fear the foody potential of this fragrance.

The notes are like a perfume-y version of my mother's Christmas gingerbread cake, topped with fresh orange slices and a dollop of cream. Place emphasis on the "perfume-y" in that sentence, please. Theorema is modern but has all the elements of a classic spicy oriental fragrance. You won't smell like a bakery while wearing this scent. It is not overly sweet, and the woody notes emerge as the fragrance dries down. I look forward to wearing this fragrance in the winter.

I really hope some design house will buy this scent and reintroduce it to the market.
I just own a miniature of this, and therefore use it spaaaaringly, since I really have to enjoy the occasion. I'm already bemourning my almost gone perfume:
please bring theorema back!!!

Now that Fendi is really and truly gone it seems strange to be reviewing their scents, but as a devotee of all that is wonderful and nearly impossible to find, review I must.

Theorema is one of the finest spicy scents I own because it is not a foody scent at all. The spices are elegant not gourmand and blend seamlessly with the rose, carnation, patchouli and woods. NO one spice dominates and you have to work to tease out individual spicy notes which make Theorema a well -blended fragrance indeed. The abscence of edibility is a stunning feature accomplished by not mucking up the composition with vanilla or sugar. I'm not sure where the "creaminess" some people get is coming from and I don't smell it at all.

Warm, elegant and understated.

Just like Lunohodik, I got it some time ago. When I first smelled it I was able to recognize the luxury and the evergreen quality in it instantly, but back then (I was twentysh) I was quite convinced that it's something I would love to wear if I was 50 or so. Now that I rediscovered again, just 3 or 4 years later, I am already able to appreciate it fully. I still see it as a classical mature scent, but this time its grasping gourmand notes won me over. The absolute match for Theorema is Pure Coffee by Thierry Mugler. That's the one I would love my man to wear, so eatable, so biteable , but with Theorema on my skin, I don't need anyone else wearing anything else.

I had forgotten about Theorema but the reviews hit me like a hammer. I used to have a friend named Amie...she had a lot of problems and was very beautiful. She used to sleep over with my girlfriend and me when she had had a fight with her scummy boyfriend, and once she had calmed down, she'd have a drink with us, spray on some Theorema, and fall asleep snuggled up betewwn the two of us. She said she felt safer that way. A little later, she decided to go to work as a high priced call girl...her low self esteem wouldn't let her see any other possibilities. She stayed with us until she could get her own apartment, curled up between us, sucking her thumb, smelling like Theorema. A month later, she went out to visit a dodgy acquaintance, and we got a phone call two hours later: she had taken some drugs and fallen down a flight of stairs, breaking her neck and killing her instantly. We kept that bottle of Theorema a long time, but didn't have the heart to wear it. I wonder what happened to it? Anyway, here's to you, Amie, hope your'e happy wherever you are...I think I might buy some of this...I just hope that it's the same formulation...

I was crazy for Theorema when it was first released, but could not afford it! I also wrote to Fendi to find out its composition and it contains "sweet cream" (you're right, Kazzibee!)in addition to what you have listed here.
I finally bought a bottle and used it quickly and now I can't find it locally at all.

I got it as a gift quite a while ago...
I could'nt understand its composition for some time. However I still kept it instead of handing it down to friends, as I do pretty often with perfumes I don't particularly like.
Now I see, that the whole composition is pretty nice, but for my nose patchouli and nutmeg are cpmponents I wish were not present in this frag...
I'll keep it, but wouldn't wear it though:)

Oh, Theorema; where have you been all my life?

Thanks to fellow Fragrantica member, Darlingbuds, I have a sample of this precious, spicy elixir. It has been waiting for me to try it, obviously, because it's SO me. Rich but not sickening wafts of orange chocolate are emanating from my cleavage, delicate trails of cinnamon with whisps of pink pepper. Utterly scrumptious, this is an all-day wrist-sniffer and is going straight to the top of my I Want list!

This is a beautifully warm oriental that manages to be deeply sensual yet perfectly sophisticated. Alluringly well-balanced - this one wont knock you over the head and drag you to its lair. It doesn't have to, it's far too clever for that. Instead, this is like smelling the faint trail of freshly baked orange & cinnamon bread, never resting until you have followed the scent trail and tracked down your delicious prey.

The drydown of creamy benzoin & woods is to die for. An amazing perfume I am sure to have a long love-affair with!

The ingredients on the box say something a bit different from what's listed in here. I have no idea what Thai Shamouti, Eglantine or California tangelos may mean, maybe some citruses? and the pepper in question is listed among the middle notes and it's pink pepper.
Anyhow, it's a bit like Mitsouko, I'd say, but less kitschy to me.

I got it as a gift but it was´nt for me at all. Too much spices and too strong and powerful. However, may be good in winter for brunettes.

I could never really place what Theorema smelt like until I read some reviews on it...all I could think was erm, soft, warm oriental?...but orange, chocolate, cinnamon...(and more)?! Whoa!

I first smelt it in 2000 when I was in Italy and regretted not buying it, so when I got to go again in 2002, I snapped up a bottle but was disappointed because it lasted about 5 minutes on my skin and smelt somehow sharper. Dang! An old bottle?! Obviously, I couldn't take it back!

A year later, I spotted a gift box in the chemist while out shopping...I couldn't help but buy it! Body Lotion, Bath & Shower Gel and a 30ml of the perfume!

I compared it to the one I got in Florence, and they were both totally different colours - the new one being much darker! So I checked the bottom of the bottle and lo and behold, the one I got in Italy was Eau de Toilette and the new one today is Eau de Parfum! The EDT is still nice, but somewhat sharper, whereas the EDP is creamier...mmm! I much prefer the EDP...the oranges DO come out at first spray, though it's not like zesty organges and then gradually, slight chocolate, cinnamon and cream...though not foody if that makes sense.

What a delicious scent!!

Love that one.Very Christmassy, wintery warm fragrance, mainly due to strong cinnamon and creamy notes.
I haven't smelled anything like it before and after. It is truly unique.

I first got that as a present in my first year at university.I followed on bying till it was discontinued. Why they have to end with this beautiful creature.Is it normal thst thi wasn't a hit. All my friends loved it, and boyfriends swoon for it. i just can't get it.I love the strong dry peppery stat and the seamless velvety floral part fresh green rose with a sweet dried fruitiness.The drydown is not as spectacular but you can't miss the softness sweet chocolatey benzoin sensation. Adorable

I bought this one without testing it as well and it was a wise choice. One I will never want to be without..I love the topnotes: Citrus yet not too bright. A tea-like note is very prominent for me when I first spray it on my skin. The drydown for me is all amber. I wore this perfume to bed the other night and woke up several times just to smell it. I can't say enough about how great this perfume is BUT the staying power is not as good as I would have hoped (at least on my skin). But for the time that it sticks around, it is amazing.

I bought this without first testing it. I just knew I would like it and I was right. It is one of my favorites. Spicy and sweet without being overbearing. Suitable for day wear as well, as opposed to so many other spicy orientals. Mmm, mmm, good.

The only way I can explain Theorema EDP is "the best perfume I ever had". It is simultaneously sweet (but not cloying), rich, warm and spicy. YUM! Lasts and lasts and lasts. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like it.