Fragrance comparison

Nisean vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 616 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nisean

Parfums de Marly

4.12579 votes

Rank #3,383 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #30,243 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nisean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nisean
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nisean4/7

3 Wisdom Universe2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiseanParfums de Marly

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 579 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerNiseanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

579 votes

51%Love

19%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNiseanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNisean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value61

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

balsamic53%

earthy42%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLimeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLabdanumOlibanumFlowersGeraniumRose

Base8-12 hrs

Precious WoodsPatchouli LeafAmberCedar

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Olibanum, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Nisean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

Work 38%Date 32%Casual 19%Party 11%

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews82

Overall rank#30,243

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNiseanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Nisean is a dark, dry woody amber that skips the sugary vanilla common in modern niche perfumery. The spray starts sharp. A brisk crackle of pink pepper, bitter grapefruit, and lime lifts off the skin before dense resins take over. Soon, smoky olibanum and leathery labdanum anchor the scent into a ric…

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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, Nisean or 3 Wisdom Universe?

Nisean takes 4 of 7 categories. Nisean is rated 4.12/5 from 579 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Nisean for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nisean or 3 Wisdom Universe?

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

Which projects more, Nisean or 3 Wisdom Universe?

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

Do Nisean and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Olibanum, Geranium and Rose.

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

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

What are the notes in Nisean and 3 Wisdom Universe?

Nisean has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Saffron, Labdanum, Olibanum and Flowers, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Cedar. 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.