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3 Wisdom Universe vs Mahon Leather

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

Updated 157 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Mahon Leather

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

3 Wisdom Universe4/7
Mahon Leather3/7
Ratings & consensus
Mahon Leather
Community sentiment
Mahon Leather
Longevity
3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection
3 Wisdom Universe
Value for money
3 Wisdom Universe
Versatility
3 Wisdom Universe
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mahon Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum
Mahon LeatherFloris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
4.27/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
Category winnerMahon LeatherRating 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

48%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerMahon LeatherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value39
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%
woody100%
leather92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match47%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
Top
JasmineCitruses
Heart
LeatherIrisSaffronVetiver
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanumMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Iris, Jasmine and Amber. 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
Spring88
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex55
Women30
Men56
Unisex33
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,146

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,948

PerfumerShelagh Foyle

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerMahon LeatherHigher 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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Floris Mahon Leather opens with a fleeting burst of citruses and soft jasmine before revealing a dry leather core. Built around saffron, powdery iris, and earthy vetiver, the heart smells clean, like freshly cleaned antique saddlery rather than heavy smoke or raw hide. As it settles on skin, warm amber, tonka bean, an…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3 Wisdom Universe or Mahon Leather?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Mahon Leather is rated 4.27/5 from 120 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 Mahon Leather for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Mahon Leather?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Mahon Leather 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Mahon Leather?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Mahon Leather 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Mahon Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Iris, Jasmine and Amber.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Mahon Leather better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Mahon Leather?

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. Mahon Leather has top notes of Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and French labdanum.

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