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3 Wisdom Universe vs Elixir

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

Updated 107 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 3 Wisdom Universe

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

  • Elixir

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe1/7
Elixir5/7
Ratings & consensus
Elixir
Community sentiment
Elixir
Longevity
Elixir
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
3 Wisdom Universe
Versatility
Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum
ElixirKemi Blending Magic
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
4.30/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerElixirRating 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

61%Love
24%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityElixir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value44
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%
amber100%
woody88%
oud77%
fresh spicy65%
floral53%
aromatic42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, 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
Top
Floral NotesCopahu Balm
Heart
Juniper BerriesLabdanumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamAmber
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam. 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
Spring77
Summer54
Fall100
Winter92
Day92
Night100
Category winnerElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex55
Women30
Men12
Unisex76
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,887

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,804

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixirHigher 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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Elixir by Kemi Blending Magic is a dark oriental woody perfume crafted by perfumer Chris Maurice. Opening with a sharp bite of bitter copahu balm and piney juniper berries, it settles into an intense heart of cypriol oil and labdanum before grounding itself on a heavy base of agarwood and gurjan balsam. Built for free…

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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 Elixir?

Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 70 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elixir for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Elixir?

Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 82/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Elixir?

Projection is very close: 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Elixir 66/100 for sillage.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam.

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

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Elixir?

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. Elixir has top notes of Floral Notes and Copahu Balm, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Labdanum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam and Amber.

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