3 Wisdom Universe vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
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.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
3 Wisdom Universe5/7
Opal2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Community sentiment
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Longevity
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Sillage & projection
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Value for money
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Versatility
- Opal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritumOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
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
40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 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 winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
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
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Davana and Black Pepper. 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
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerOpalMost 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#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerOpalHigher 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 →Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …
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 Opal?
3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 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 Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Opal?
3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Opal?
3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Opal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Davana and Black Pepper.
Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Opal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Opal is the stronger pick. 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Opal?
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. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.
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