Fragrance comparison

1001 NIGHT vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

1001 NIGHT

VELVET SAM

5.001 votes

Rank #52,230 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #29,582 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 2 of 2 categories.

1001 NIGHT
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character.
3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1001 NIGHT0/2

3 Wisdom Universe2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: 3 Wisdom Universe
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 3 Wisdom Universe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001 NIGHTVELVET SAM

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

51%Love

19%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseSandalwood

Base6-10 hrs

MuskAmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Geranium, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 1001 NIGHT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,582

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Sam 1001 Night opens with an electric bite of crushed black pepper and crisp geranium leaf. The initial alcohol flash burns off in seconds, revealing dark red rose petals layered over earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood. It feels rich, resinous, and deeply comforting on bare skin. As the scent warms, sweet …

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Spiritum 3 Wisdom Universe opens with a rich burst of bittersweet saffron, herbal davana, and peppery olibanum incense before settling into a warm bed of amber and smooth agarwood. As the scent warms up on your skin, powdery iris and spicy cinnamon soften the deep base of leather, sandalwood, and sweet vanilla. It sme…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 NIGHT or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 2 of 2 categories. 1001 NIGHT is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose 1001 NIGHT for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do 1001 NIGHT and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is 1001 NIGHT or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?

1001 NIGHT suits evening wear; 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 NIGHT and 3 Wisdom Universe?

1001 NIGHT has top notes of Black Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. 3 Wisdom Universe has top notes of Saffron, Rose, Davana and Olibanum, heart notes of Iris, Cinnamon, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Benzoin and Leather.