Elixir vs 3 Wisdom Universe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
3 Wisdom UniverseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elixir5/7
3 Wisdom Universe1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Elixir
- Longevity
- Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Versatility
- Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirKemi Blending Magic3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%
4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
Category winnerElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
24%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
70 votes
51%Love
19%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody88%
oud77%
fresh spicy65%
floral53%
aromatic42%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Floral NotesCopahu Balm
Heart
Juniper BerriesLabdanumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamAmber
Top
SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane
Heart
IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer54
Fall100
Winter92
Day92
Night100
Spring53
Summer35
Fall100
Winter94
Day78
Night100
Category winnerElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,804
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,887
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir by Kemi Blending Magic is a dark oriental woody perfume crafted by perfumer Chris Maurice. Opening with a sharp bite of bitter copahu balm and piney juniper berries, it settles into an intense heart of cypriol oil and labdanum before grounding itself on a heavy base of agarwood and gurjan balsam. Built for free…
Reviews →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…
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, Elixir or 3 Wisdom Universe?
Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 70 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or 3 Wisdom Universe?
Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 82/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or 3 Wisdom Universe?
Projection is very close: Elixir 66/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100 for sillage.
Do Elixir and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam and Amber.
Is Elixir or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. Elixir suits evening wear; 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir and 3 Wisdom Universe?
Elixir has top notes of Floral Notes and Copahu Balm, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Labdanum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam and Amber. 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.
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