Fragrance comparison

Rose 31 vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,818 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose 31

Le Labo

4.093,781 votes

Rank #3,502 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #31,670 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose 31 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose 31
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose 314/7

3 Wisdom Universe3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose 31
Community sentiment: Rose 31
Longevity: 3 Wisdom Universe
Sillage & projection: 3 Wisdom Universe
Value for money: 3 Wisdom Universe
Versatility: Rose 31
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose 31

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose 31Le Labo

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 3,781 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerRose 31Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

3,781 votes

51%Love

19%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerRose 31Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity3 Wisdom Universe

Sillage3 Wisdom Universe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value61

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

amber56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RoseCumin

Heart2 to 4 hours

VetiverCedar

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumLabdanum

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Rose 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall97

Winter57

Day100

Night68

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winnerRose 31Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex53

Women40

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,502

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#31,670

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose 31Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose 31 by Le Labo takes the traditional floral concept and strips away the sweet garden freshness, pairing a dry rose petal note with sharp cumin and rich cedar. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, it opens with a distinct spicy prickle before unfolding into an earthy spine of vetiver, guaiac wood, and resinous olibanu…

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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, Rose 31 or 3 Wisdom Universe?

Rose 31 takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose 31 is rated 4.09/5 from 3,781 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Rose 31 for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose 31 or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe lasts longest (3 Wisdom Universe 77/100, Rose 31 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose 31 or 3 Wisdom Universe?

3 Wisdom Universe projects furthest (3 Wisdom Universe 66/100, Rose 31 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose 31 and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum.

Is Rose 31 or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, 3 Wisdom Universe is the stronger pick. Rose 31 suits daytime wear; 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose 31 and 3 Wisdom Universe?

Rose 31 has top notes of Rose and Cumin, heart notes of Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum. 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.