3 Wisdom Universe vs Hinoki
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hinoki takes 4 of 7 categories.
3 Wisdom UniverseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
HinokiChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
3 Wisdom Universe3/7
Hinoki4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Hinoki
- Community sentiment
- Hinoki
- Longevity
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Sillage & projection
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Value for money
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Versatility
- Hinoki
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hinoki
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritumHinokiKITOWAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
4.30/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 71%
Category winnerHinokiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
19%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
63%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerHinokiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage3 Wisdom Universe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy48%
powdery30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane
Heart
IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood
Top
CypressWhite PepperMint
Heart
Hinoki WoodIrisGeranium
Base
CedarOlibanumSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Iris, Geranium and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer35
Fall100
Winter94
Day78
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night36
Category winnerHinokiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,146
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,630
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerHinokiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpiritum 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…
Reviews →Hinoki by KITOWA captures the meditative stillness of a Japanese forest. Cypress and mint provide a sharp, clean opening that settles into the resinous heart of hinoki wood and geranium. Base notes of cedar and olibanum give it a grounded, persistent character, perfect for those who want a calm, woody scent for seriou…
Reviews →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 Hinoki?
Hinoki takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Hinoki is rated 4.30/5 from 35 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 Hinoki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Hinoki?
3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Hinoki 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Hinoki?
3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Hinoki 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Hinoki smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Iris, Geranium and Sandalwood.
Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Hinoki better for summer or winter?
For summer, Hinoki is the stronger pick. For winter, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Hinoki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Hinoki?
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. Hinoki has top notes of Cypress, White Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Iris and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Olibanum and Sandalwood.
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