3 Wisdom Universe vs Oud Ispahan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories.
3 Wisdom UniverseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud IspahanChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
3 Wisdom Universe3/7
Oud Ispahan4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Ispahan
- Community sentiment
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Longevity
- Oud Ispahan
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Ispahan
- Value for money
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Versatility
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Ispahan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritumOud IspahanDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
3.94/ 5 · 3,355 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerOud IspahanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
19%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
49%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
1,125 votes
Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Ispahan
SillageOud Ispahan
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%
rose91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
balsamic48%
floral39%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
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
Labdanum
Heart
RosePatchouliSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) 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
Spring38
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#292
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2012
Reviews439
Category winnerOud IspahanHigher 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 →Dior Oud Ispahan makes a strong entrance with sticky labdanum resin and earthy saffron before settling into a warm heart of dark Damask rose and patchouli. Deep in the base, smoky agarwood oud and dry cedar create a rich, woodsy foundation that stays noticeable on skin for hours. It smells like stepping into an old ce…
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 Oud Ispahan?
Oud Ispahan takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Oud Ispahan is rated 3.94/5 from 3,355 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Ispahan for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Oud Ispahan?
Oud Ispahan lasts longest (Oud Ispahan 88/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Oud Ispahan?
Oud Ispahan projects furthest (Oud Ispahan 80/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Oud Ispahan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.
Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Oud Ispahan better for summer or winter?
For summer, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Ispahan is the stronger pick. 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Oud Ispahan?
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. Oud Ispahan has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar.
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