Tempest vs 3 Wisdom Universe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tempest takes 6 of 7 categories.
TempestChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
3 Wisdom UniverseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tempest6/7
3 Wisdom Universe1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tempest
- Community sentiment
- Tempest
- Longevity
- Tempest
- Sillage & projection
- Tempest
- Value for money
- 3 Wisdom Universe
- Versatility
- Tempest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tempest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TempestKemi Blending Magic3 Wisdom UniverseSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%
4.11/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%
Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
39 votes
51%Love
19%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerTempestMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTempest
SillageTempest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner3 Wisdom UniverseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
oud61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain
Heart
Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
SaffronRoseDavanaOlibanumBlack PepperPurslane
Heart
IrisCinnamonGeraniumHeliotropeJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberBenzoinLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGurjan balsam, Rose, Jasmine and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer50
Fall86
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring53
Summer35
Fall100
Winter94
Day78
Night100
Category winnerTempestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,095
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched2014
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,146
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCrafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Tempest or 3 Wisdom Universe?
Tempest takes 6 of 7 categories. Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes; 3 Wisdom Universe is rated 4.11/5 from 37 votes. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 3 Wisdom Universe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tempest or 3 Wisdom Universe?
Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tempest or 3 Wisdom Universe?
Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, 3 Wisdom Universe 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tempest and 3 Wisdom Universe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Gurjan balsam, Rose, Jasmine and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Tempest or 3 Wisdom Universe better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tempest is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempest is the stronger pick. Tempest suits evening wear; 3 Wisdom Universe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tempest and 3 Wisdom Universe?
Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.
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