Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Amber Ghost

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #29,055 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Amber Ghost

House of Fanatics

3.754 votes

Rank #55,907 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 4 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amber Ghost
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe4/4

Amber Ghost0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: 3 Wisdom Universe
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

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Amber GhostHouse of Fanatics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

19%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value17

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

amber84%

woody77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

IncenseSaffronSicilian Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleySandalOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

TonkaYlang-YlangVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. Durations are only published for Amber Ghost, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Date 37%Party 23%Casual 22%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,055

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Amber Ghost by House of Fanatics is a warm spicy amber fragrance that balances dry Somalian incense, bittersweet saffron, and zesty Sicilian mandarin. As the bright citrus burns off within twenty minutes, clean orange blossom and lily of the valley cut across smooth Malaysian sandalwood. The base rests on rich Tahitia…

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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, 3 Wisdom Universe or Amber Ghost?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 4 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Amber Ghost is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amber Ghost for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Amber Ghost?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Amber Ghost 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Amber Ghost?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Amber Ghost 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Amber Ghost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Amber Ghost better for summer or winter?

3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Amber Ghost suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Amber Ghost?

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. Amber Ghost has top notes of Incense, Saffron and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Sandal and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Amber.