Fragrance comparison

L’Océan Noir vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

L’Océan Noir

Maison Laugier

3.717 votes

Rank #57,412 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #30,135 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’Océan Noir
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

L’Océan Noir1/4

3 Wisdom Universe3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: 3 Wisdom Universe
Value for money: L’Océan Noir
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

L’Océan NoirMaison Laugier

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

51%Love

19%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value61

Category winnerL’Océan NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

earthy80%

patchouli70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverPatchouliCinnamonRoseMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Rose 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day–

Night100

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,135

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Océan Noir by Maison Laugier is a complex unisex fragrance that balances the deep, resinous weight of oud with the delicate floral touch of rose. Designed for those who appreciate woody scents with character, it wears best during cooler autumn evenings when its cinnamon and patchouli notes can truly settle into the …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L’Océan Noir or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Océan Noir is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose L’Océan Noir for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Océan Noir or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, L’Océan Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Océan Noir or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, L’Océan Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Océan Noir and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Rose and Musk.

Is L’Océan Noir or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?

L’Océan Noir suits evening wear; 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Océan Noir and 3 Wisdom Universe?

L’Océan Noir features Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Rose. 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.