Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Charm

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #33,063 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Charm

Journal

3.9519 votes

Rank #53,418 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 5 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Charm
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

3 Wisdom Universe5/5

Charm0/5

Ratings & consensus: 3 Wisdom Universe
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

CharmJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 2%Want 42%

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

37%Love

26%Like

32%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value52

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%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top

LimeKaffir LimeLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart

VetiverBay Leaf

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSaffronOlibanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men57

Unisex36

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,063

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,418

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…

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Charm by Journal pairs bright Thai citrus with a warm, resinous base. Opening with a sharp fizz of kaffir lime and lemon verbena, the scent settles into a dry vetiver heart before revealing a rich foundation of agarwood and benzoin. It works exceptionally well in warm weather, offering a refreshing citrus burst that t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3 Wisdom Universe or Charm?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 5 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Charm is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Charm for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Charm?

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

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Charm?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Charm 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Charm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin.

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

3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Charm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Charm?

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. Charm has top notes of Lime, Kaffir Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Bay Leaf, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Saffron and Olibanum.