Fragrance comparison

McGraw Silver vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

McGraw Silver

Tim McGraw

3.7625 votes

Rank #24,046 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #33,146 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories.

McGraw Silver
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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.

McGraw Silver2/7

3 Wisdom Universe5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

McGraw SilverTim McGraw

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMcGraw SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

green77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesGreen Leaves

Heart

LavenderSequoiaOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskSaffron

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Sandalwood, Musk and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall46

Winter23

Day100

Night46

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#33,146

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMcGraw SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

McGraw Silver is a light woody aquatic built around watery greens, lavender, and a soft musky wood base. It comes across clean, easy, and slightly sharp, with a leafy freshness that suits warm weather and casual wear. Reviews suggest a pleasant, safe style rather than a standout one. Expect modest projection, limited …

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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, McGraw Silver or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories. McGraw Silver is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose McGraw Silver for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, McGraw Silver or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, McGraw Silver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, McGraw Silver or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, McGraw Silver 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do McGraw Silver and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Musk and Saffron.

Is McGraw Silver or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in McGraw Silver and 3 Wisdom Universe?

McGraw Silver has top notes of Water Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Lavender, Sequoia and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Saffron. 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.