Fragrance comparison

Saffron vs 3 Wisdom Universe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

6 wins

Saffron

Ajmal

4.19110 votes

Rank #4,259 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 Wisdom Universe

Spiritum

4.1137 votes

Rank #33,063 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron takes 6 of 7 categories.

Saffron
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
3 Wisdom Universe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Saffron6/7

3 Wisdom Universe1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaffronAjmal

3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

4.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerSaffronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

51%Love

19%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerSaffronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaffron

SillageSaffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value61

Category winnerSaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both rose, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronPineapple

Heart

RoseDavana

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesAmberCashmere WoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane

Heart

IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Davana and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer35

Fall100

Winter94

Day78

Night100

Category winner3 Wisdom UniverseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex54

Women13

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#33,063

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Saffron is a fruity saffron and rose oud that opens bright and jammy, with raspberry and pineapple sweetness before the spice and woods take over. The heart keeps a plush rose feel, then the dry-down turns ambery and woody, with cashmere softness and a slightly earthy edge from cypriol. It is bold, sweet-leaning…

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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, Saffron or 3 Wisdom Universe?

Saffron takes 6 of 7 categories. Saffron is rated 4.19/5 from 110 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Saffron for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saffron or 3 Wisdom Universe?

Saffron lasts longest (Saffron 84/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron or 3 Wisdom Universe?

Saffron projects furthest (Saffron 73/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Davana and Agarwood (Oud).

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

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

What are the notes in Saffron and 3 Wisdom Universe?

Saffron has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.