Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Profusion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

5 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #32,887 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Profusion

Dotti · 2018

4.1428 votes

Rank #38,844 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Profusion
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe5/7

Profusion2/7

Ratings & consensus: Profusion
Community sentiment: 3 Wisdom Universe
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: 3 Wisdom Universe
Value for money: Profusion
Versatility: 3 Wisdom Universe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 3 Wisdom Universe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

ProfusionDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

Category winnerProfusionRating 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

54%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value79

Category winnerProfusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

herbal65%

vanilla56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperArtemisiaCardamomGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGeraniumHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

elemiSandalwoodVanillaLabdanumMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, Geranium and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Profusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter64

Day53

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,887

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,844

PerfumerRodrigo Lombardi

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseHigher 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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Profusion by Dotti opens with a zesty burst of tart grapefruit sliced open beside cracked black pepper and herbal artemisia. Within minutes, the bright citrus softens, giving way to a cozy core of spicy cinnamon and creamy heliotrope that smells like warm almond pastry dusted with holiday spice. As the fragrance settl…

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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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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3 Wisdom Universe or Profusion?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Profusion is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Profusion for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Profusion?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Profusion 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Profusion?

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

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Profusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Geranium and Heliotrope.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Profusion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Profusion?

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. Profusion has top notes of Black Pepper, Artemisia, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of elemi, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Labdanum.