Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Harmattan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

4 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #33,146 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Harmattan

Roads

3.7787 votes

Rank #13,050 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Harmattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

3 Wisdom Universe4/7

Harmattan3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

HarmattanRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.77/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

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

30%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerHarmattanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

SillageHarmattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value54

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%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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

Top

Lavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSaffronBlack PepperTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodMyrrhTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Black Pepper and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring12

Summer6

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night50

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,146

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerHarmattanHigher 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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Harmattan by Roads is a woody oriental fragrance that plays with the contrast between dry spices and resinous depth. It opens with aromatic lavender before settling into a heart of oud, vetiver, and saffron. This is a scent for those who enjoy a dusty, incense-heavy profile that sits close to the skin. It works best d…

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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 Harmattan?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Harmattan is rated 3.77/5 from 87 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Harmattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Harmattan?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Harmattan 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Harmattan?

Projection is very close: Harmattan 67/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100 for sillage.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Harmattan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Black Pepper and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Harmattan?

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. Harmattan has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Myrrh.