Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Ruby Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

2 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #33,146 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Ruby Oud

Bella Bellissima

4.673 votes

Rank #48,996 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 2 of 3 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ruby Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe2/3

Ruby Oud1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: Ruby Oud
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Ruby OudBella Bellissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

SillageRuby Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

Top

Red Chilli PepperSaffronHeliotrope

Heart

MyrhhTobaccoPatchouli Leaf

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Heliotrope, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,146

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Ruby Oud by Bella Bellissima offers a thick, resinous layer of saffron and red pepper that cuts through the winter cold. It quickly settles into a smoky tobacco and myrrh heart, anchored by a prominent agarwood base. This is a heavy, dark fragrance designed for chilly nights and formal settings rather than casual day …

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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 Ruby Oud?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 2 of 3 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Ruby Oud is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruby Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Ruby Oud?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Ruby Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Ruby Oud?

Ruby Oud projects furthest (Ruby Oud 70/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Ruby Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Heliotrope, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Ruby Oud better for summer or winter?

3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Ruby Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Ruby Oud?

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. Ruby Oud has top notes of Red Chilli Pepper, Saffron and Heliotrope, heart notes of Myrhh, Tobacco and Patchouli Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).