Fragrance comparison

Quintessence (2020) vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Quintessence (2020)

Manos Gerakinis

3.8643 votes

Rank #26,550 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #30,884 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 6 of 7 categories.

Quintessence (2020)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

Quintessence (2020)1/7

3 Wisdom Universe6/7

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: 3 Wisdom Universe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quintessence (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quintessence (2020)Manos Gerakinis

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

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

37%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value61

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronClovesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliWormwoodAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaBenzoin

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Quintessence (2020), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Work 35%Date 30%Casual 22%Party 14%

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,884

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence (2020) opens with a dry rush of black pepper, clove buds, and leathery saffron. It commands attention immediately. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol lift that calms within three minutes, revealing an earthy heart of dark patchouli, bitter wormwood, and smooth cedar. You will not fi…

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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, Quintessence (2020) or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe takes 6 of 7 categories. Quintessence (2020) is rated 3.86/5 from 43 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Quintessence (2020) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Quintessence (2020) or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Quintessence (2020) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quintessence (2020) or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Quintessence (2020) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quintessence (2020) and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Quintessence (2020) or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. For winter, Quintessence (2020) is the stronger pick. Quintessence (2020) suits evening wear; 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quintessence (2020) and 3 Wisdom Universe?

Quintessence (2020) has top notes of Saffron, Cloves and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Wormwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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.