Fragrance comparison

Opal vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,425 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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.

Opal2/7

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: 3 Wisdom Universe
Versatility: Opal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

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

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 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

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value61

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Saffron, Cinnamon and Davana. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#33,146

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …

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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, Opal or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 5 of 7 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Opal or 3 Wisdom Universe?

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

Which projects more, Opal or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Saffron, Cinnamon and Davana.

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

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

What are the notes in Opal and 3 Wisdom Universe?

Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss. 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.