Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Gentle Touch

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

4 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #32,048 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Gentle Touch

Dilís Parfum · 2016

3.8346 votes

Rank #38,406 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 7 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gentle Touch
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

3 Wisdom Universe4/7

Gentle Touch2/7

Ratings & consensus: 3 Wisdom Universe
Community sentiment: 3 Wisdom Universe
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Gentle Touch
Versatility: Gentle Touch
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

Gentle TouchDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.83/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%

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

22%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value87

Category winnerGentle TouchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperWhite PepperSea NotesBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Iris, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Gentle Touch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall95

Winter42

Day100

Night8

Category winnerGentle TouchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men6

Unisex76

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,048

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

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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Gentle Touch by Dilís Parfum brings together a brisk maritime air and a sharp culinary spice kick. The scent begins with vibrant bergamot and crisp sea notes, joined by a crackling mixture of black pepper and white pepper. This piquant rush soon softens into an elegant floral core of powdery iris and clean jasmine, pr…

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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 Gentle Touch?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Gentle Touch is rated 3.83/5 from 46 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gentle Touch for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Gentle Touch?

They last about the same: 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Gentle Touch 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Gentle Touch?

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

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Gentle Touch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Iris, Jasmine and Musk.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Gentle Touch better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Gentle Touch?

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. Gentle Touch has top notes of Black Pepper, White Pepper, Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.