Fragrance comparison

3 Wisdom Universe vs Virtuous

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

6 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #33,063 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Virtuous

Boadicea the Victorious

3.4542 votes

Rank #33,091 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Virtuous
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Wisdom Universe6/7

Virtuous1/7

Ratings & consensus: 3 Wisdom Universe
Community sentiment: 3 Wisdom Universe
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: Virtuous
Value for money: 3 Wisdom Universe
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

VirtuousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.45/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%

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

29%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

SillageVirtuous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

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%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose 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

Saffron

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)

Base

SandalwoodMuskLabdanumAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. 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

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter63

Day67

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,063

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Virtuous by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp flash of bitter saffron that cuts straight into dark agarwood oud and dry red rose. As the scent settles, Atlas cedar and labdanum construct a dusty wood frame anchored by clean musk. Built for chilly autumn evenings and formal winter nights, it delivers a stark A…

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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 Virtuous?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 6 of 7 categories. 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes; Virtuous is rated 3.45/5 from 42 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 Virtuous for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 3 Wisdom Universe or Virtuous?

They last about the same: 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Virtuous 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3 Wisdom Universe or Virtuous?

Virtuous projects furthest (Virtuous 73/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3 Wisdom Universe and Virtuous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in 3 Wisdom Universe and Virtuous?

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. Virtuous has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Labdanum and Atlas Cedar.