Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Ecstasy

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #29,527 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 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.
Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

3 Wisdom Universe3/7

Ecstasy4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ecstasy
Community sentiment: Ecstasy
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: 3 Wisdom Universe
Value for money: 3 Wisdom Universe
Versatility: Ecstasy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ecstasy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerEcstasyRating 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

59%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerEcstasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value49

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%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLily of the ValleyHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmbrostar™Vetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Ecstasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter61

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,527

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEcstasyHigher 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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Ecstasy by Paradis des Sens delivers a brisk, mineral-tinted spin on modern woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases bitter orange, bergamot, and cracked black pepper with an immediate flash of alcohol before settling into a cool, peppery haze. As the citrus sparkle eases, saffron adds an earthy warmth that mee…

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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 Ecstasy?

Ecstasy takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 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 Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Ecstasy?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Ecstasy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Ecstasy?

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

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Ecstasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper and Heliotrope.

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

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Ecstasy?

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. Ecstasy has top notes of Orange, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Vetiver.