Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Anthem

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

7 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #30,884 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Anthem

Manos Gerakinis

3.5334 votes

Rank #43,638 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 7 of 7 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Anthem
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe7/7

Anthem0/7

Ratings & consensus: 3 Wisdom Universe
Community sentiment: 3 Wisdom Universe
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: 3 Wisdom Universe
Value for money: 3 Wisdom Universe
Versatility: 3 Wisdom Universe
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

AnthemManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.53/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 66%

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseRating 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

32%Love

21%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value34

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%

rose92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose 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

SaffronLemonLabdanum

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCinnamonNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberOakmossMuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Cinnamon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Anthem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring29

Summer7

Fall100

Winter93

Day35

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men38

Unisex48

Women14

Date 42%Party 32%Casual 14%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,884

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,638

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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Anthem by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate surge of tart lemon, pungent saffron, and dark labdanum right out of the nozzle. The opening sharp citrus flash gives way quickly to a dense core of spiced Turkish rose, grated nutmeg, and warm cinnamon bark. It feels like hot mulled wine poured over fragrant cedar block…

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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 Anthem?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 7 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Anthem is rated 3.53/5 from 34 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Anthem for a warm spicy and rose character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Anthem?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Anthem 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Anthem?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Anthem 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Anthem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Cinnamon and Geranium.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Anthem better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. For winter, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Anthem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Anthem?

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. Anthem has top notes of Saffron, Lemon and Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss.