3 Wisdom Universe vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli 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.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
3 Wisdom Universe3/7
Patchouli4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Sillage & projection
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Value for money
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Versatility
- Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritumPatchouliFlorisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
19%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
50%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost 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%
amber100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm 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
Coconut MilkViolet Leaf
Heart
PatchouliIrisCedarYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmberOlibanumLabdanumMyrhhVanila
InformationalShared notesRose, Olibanum, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Spring74
Summer47
Fall100
Winter89
Day63
Night100
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,887
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,528
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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 →Floris Patchouli opens with an unrefined burst of coconut milk and crisp violet leaf. As the initial sharpness clears, powdery iris and cedarwood quiet the earthiness of patchouli. Warm labdanum, frankincense, and amber form a dry, subtle base that remains close to skin during crisp autumn evenings.
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 Patchouli?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 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 Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Patchouli?
They last about the same: 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Patchouli 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Patchouli?
3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Olibanum, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.
Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Patchouli?
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. Patchouli has top notes of Coconut Milk and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris, Cedar and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Olibanum, Labdanum and Myrhh.
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