Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Frankincense

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #30,639 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Frankincense

Unifrom

3.673 votes

Rank #64,365 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 4 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.
Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe4/4

Frankincense0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

FrankincenseUnifrom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value33

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%

warm spicy77%

iris65%

patchouli53%

earthy42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm 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

Top15-30 mins

FrankincenseLabdanumOpoponax

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumJasmineOrangeCedar

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliIrisAmberSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesIris, Geranium, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Frankincense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 28%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,639

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,365

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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Unifrom Frankincense strips away old ecclesiastical clichés to deliver a minimalist, modern resin scent. The opening hits immediately with sharp frankincense, zesty orange peel, and sweet opoponax sap. Give it five minutes. The initial solvent bite settles smoothly into warm skin, revealing a quiet heart of dry cedarw…

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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 Frankincense?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 4 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 3 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 Frankincense for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Frankincense?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Frankincense 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Frankincense?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Frankincense 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Frankincense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Geranium, Jasmine and Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Frankincense?

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. Frankincense has top notes of Frankincense, Labdanum and Opoponax, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Orange and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Iris, Amber and Sandalwood.