3 Wisdom Universe vs Shadow Sense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow Sense takes 3 of 4 categories.
3 Wisdom UniverseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shadow SenseChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
3 Wisdom Universe1/4
Shadow Sense3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow Sense
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow Sense
- Value for money
- Shadow Sense
- 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 UniverseSpiritumShadow SenseEVOYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
19%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow Sense
SillageShadow Sense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow SenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
iris77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic
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
Top20-30 mins
Somalian OpoponaxIrisFern
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseTuberoseThujaLilyYlang-Ylang
Base7-10 hrs
SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesRose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Shadow Sense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer35
Fall100
Winter94
Day78
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#56,120
PerfumerTatiana Naumova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseHigher 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 →EVOY Shadow Sense opens with an intriguing contrast between crisp green fern, velvety iris, and warm Somalian opoponax. Rather than hitting you with sweet fruit or bright citrus, it welcomes you with earthy forest foliage and soft cosmetic powder before settling into a deep floral bouquet of rose, lily, and creamy tub…
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 Shadow Sense?
Shadow Sense takes 3 of 4 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Shadow Sense is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shadow Sense for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Shadow Sense?
Shadow Sense lasts longest (Shadow Sense 87/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Shadow Sense?
Shadow Sense projects furthest (Shadow Sense 79/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Shadow Sense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.
Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Shadow Sense better for summer or winter?
3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear; Shadow Sense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Shadow Sense?
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. Shadow Sense has top notes of Somalian Opoponax, Iris and Fern, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Thuja and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk.
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