Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Vamp! Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

6 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #29,458 AmberWarm Spicy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Vamp! Black

Pupa

3.4240 votes

Rank #18,927 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 6 of 7 categories.

3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vamp! Black
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe6/7

Vamp! Black1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Vamp! BlackPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.42/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseRating 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

25%Love

20%Like

28%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value53

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%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonRoseBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWild BerriesLabdanumSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vamp! Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter90

Day67

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 35%Casual 29%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,458

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,927

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVamp! BlackHigher 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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Pupa Vamp! Black brings a dark, spicy warmth wrapped in vintage cosmetic sweetness. The first spray releases sharp black pepper and dry cinnamon bark over a soft rose. Give it five minutes. The initial alcohol punch softens quickly, revealing tart wild berries and creamy jasmine underpinned by labdanum. Woody sandalwo…

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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 Vamp! Black?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 6 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Vamp! Black is rated 3.42/5 from 40 votes. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vamp! Black for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Vamp! Black?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Vamp! Black 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Vamp! Black?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Vamp! Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Vamp! Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Jasmine.

Is 3 Wisdom Universe or Vamp! Black 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; Vamp! Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Vamp! Black?

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. Vamp! Black has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Wild Berries, Labdanum and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.