Fragrance comparison

Deep Viola vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

Deep Viola

Byredo

3.8568 votes

Rank #15,475 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #32,887 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories.

Deep Viola
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
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.

Deep Viola2/7

3 Wisdom Universe5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep ViolaByredo

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

51%Love

19%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

SillageDeep Viola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value61

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

musky84%

leather77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AngelicaSaffronBergamot

Heart

LeatherVioletIris

Base

OlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Leather, Iris and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night67

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex52

Women37

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#32,887

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeep ViolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Viola by Byredo presents a moody, leathery interpretation of violet for unisex wear. It opens with sharp angelica and saffron before settling into a powdery heart of iris and dark leather. This fragrance performs best in cooler weather, where its resinous base of olibanum and agarwood provides a grounding, seriou…

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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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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, Deep Viola or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories. Deep Viola is rated 3.85/5 from 68 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Deep Viola for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Viola or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Deep Viola 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Viola or 3 Wisdom Universe?

Projection is very close: Deep Viola 67/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100 for sillage.

Do Deep Viola and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Leather, Iris and Olibanum.

Is Deep Viola or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Deep Viola and 3 Wisdom Universe?

Deep Viola has top notes of Angelica, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Violet and Iris, a base of Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. 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.