Fendi 1998 EDP
Theorema
Fendi Theorema is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Christine Nagel. Theorema opens with Rose Hip, Lemon, Orange Blossom, and Rosewood, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Fendi's Theorema carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.
This discontinued gem is divisive from the outset; some find it a cosy, spicy 'happiness in a bottle', while others are met with an 'overburnt vanilla' or a 'sickly' orange peel. If you can get your hands on a bottle, it seems like a must-try for oriental fans.What our verdicts mean →
- Warm
- Cozy
- Sophisticated
- Sensual
- Classic
Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
Notes
ScentArt
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Best Occasions
Its warm, spicy profile with moderate sillage makes it well-suited for cooler weather and intimate settings. While some find it office-safe due to its gentle nature, others describe it as a 'sex bomb' more apt for evenings out.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
In standard patch-test panels
- Citral
- Eugenol
- Geraniol
Other declarable allergens
- Sandalwood
- Ylang-ylang
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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