Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Saphir Du Bois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #29,995 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Du Bois takes 4 of 5 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

3 Wisdom Universe1/5

Saphir Du Bois4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisRating 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

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySaphir Du Bois

SillageSaphir Du Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value56

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

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

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,995

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisHigher 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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Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3 Wisdom Universe or Saphir Du Bois?

Saphir Du Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Saphir Du Bois?

They last about the same: Saphir Du Bois 78/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Saphir Du Bois?

Saphir Du Bois projects furthest (Saphir Du Bois 71/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Saphir Du Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Orange Blossom, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Saphir Du Bois better for summer or winter?

3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Saphir Du Bois?

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. Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.