Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs DUA’s Empire of Iris

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #30,021 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

DUA’s Empire of Iris

The Dua Brand

4.888 votes

Rank #28,405 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
DUA’s Empire of Iris
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe1/4

DUA’s Empire of Iris3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

DUA’s Empire of IrisThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 61%Had 4%Want 36%

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

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

SillageDUA’s Empire of Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value80

Category winnerDUA’s Empire of IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

iris92%

powdery84%

amber77%

violet69%

chocolate61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and 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

Notes

IrisChocolateLeatherBenzoinCinnamonDavanaPatchouliOlibanumViolet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDavana, Olibanum, Iris and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for DUA’s Empire of Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Date 40%Casual 24%Party 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,021

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDUA’s Empire of IrisHigher 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 →

DUA's Empire of Iris by The Dua Brand takes the classic powdery iris flower and turns it into a warm, decadent treat. The opening hits immediately with aromatic davana fruit and a dusting of dry cinnamon. Give it five minutes to settle on skin, and a buttery iris emerges alongside rich, dark chocolate shavings and swe…

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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 DUA’s Empire of Iris?

DUA’s Empire of Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; DUA’s Empire of Iris is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose DUA’s Empire of Iris for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or DUA’s Empire of Iris?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, DUA’s Empire of Iris 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or DUA’s Empire of Iris?

DUA’s Empire of Iris projects furthest (DUA’s Empire of Iris 75/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and DUA’s Empire of Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Davana, Olibanum, Iris and Cinnamon.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or DUA’s Empire of Iris better for summer or winter?

3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; DUA’s Empire of Iris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and DUA’s Empire of Iris?

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. DUA’s Empire of Iris features Iris, Chocolate, Leather, Benzoin and Cinnamon.