3 Wisdom Universe vs McGraw Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories.
3 Wisdom UniverseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
McGraw SilverChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
3 Wisdom Universe5/7
McGraw Silver2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Community sentiment
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Longevity
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Sillage & projection
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Value for money
- McGraw Silver
- Versatility
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- McGraw Silver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritumMcGraw SilverTim McGrawWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
3.76/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%
Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
19%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost 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 winnerMcGraw SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
aquatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
green77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
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
Water NotesGreen Leaves
Heart
LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Orange Blossom, Musk 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
Summer77
Fall46
Winter23
Day100
Night46
Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost 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#24,046
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerMcGraw SilverHigher 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 →McGraw Silver is a light woody aquatic built around watery greens, lavender, and a soft musky wood base. It comes across clean, easy, and slightly sharp, with a leafy freshness that suits warm weather and casual wear. Reviews suggest a pleasant, safe style rather than a standout one. Expect modest projection, limited …
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 McGraw Silver?
3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 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 McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or McGraw Silver?
3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or McGraw Silver?
3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Wisdom Universe and McGraw Silver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Orange Blossom, Musk and Sandalwood.
Is 3 Wisdom Universe or McGraw Silver better for summer or winter?
For summer, McGraw Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; McGraw Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and McGraw Silver?
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. McGraw Silver has top notes of Water Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Lavender, Sequoia and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Saffron.
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