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3 Wisdom Universe vs Benjoin en Fleur

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

Updated 134 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Benjoin en Fleur takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 3 Wisdom Universe

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Benjoin en Fleur

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

3 Wisdom Universe1/7
Benjoin en Fleur4/7
Ratings & consensus
Benjoin en Fleur
Community sentiment
Benjoin en Fleur
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Benjoin en Fleur
Versatility
3 Wisdom Universe
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Benjoin en Fleur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum
Benjoin en FleurClaudio Zucca Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
4.05/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurRating 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

41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerBenjoin en FleurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value67
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
amber69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber

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 to 30 minutes
CherryRed FruitsBlueberryAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniJasmineChampacaHeliotropeOrange BlossomVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Benjoin en Fleur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring53
Summer35
Fall100
Winter94
Day78
Night100
Spring100
Summer79
Fall52
Winter40
Day100
Night59
Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex55
Women30
Men2
Unisex37
Women61
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,280

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,519

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBenjoin en FleurHigher 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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Benjoin en Fleur by Claudio Zucca Parfums opens with a vibrant burst of cherry, blueberry, and tart red fruits balanced by crisp bergamot. As the initial sweetness settles, a lush bouquet of ylang-ylang, frangipani, and jasmine takes over the heart, giving the fragrance a rich, tropical floral body. The base anchors e…

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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 Benjoin en Fleur?

Benjoin en Fleur takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Benjoin en Fleur is rated 4.05/5 from 97 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Benjoin en Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Benjoin en Fleur?

They last about the same: 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Benjoin en Fleur 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Benjoin en Fleur?

Projection is very close: 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Benjoin en Fleur 66/100 for sillage.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Benjoin en Fleur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Benjoin en Fleur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Benjoin en Fleur?

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. Benjoin en Fleur has top notes of Cherry, Red Fruits, Blueberry and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani, Jasmine and Champaca, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk.

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