Fragrance comparison

Ancient Forest vs The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Ancient Forest

Scents of Man

3.8010 votes

Rank #54,867 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,688 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ancient Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ancient Forest2/5

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ancient Forest
Sillage & projection: The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)
Value for money: Ancient Forest
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ancient ForestScents of Man

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)Siordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

Category winnerThe Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

15%Love

55%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAncient Forest

SillageThe Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAncient ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Water NotesPine TreeHimalayan CedarFirBergamotGalbanumVetiverLimeMyrrhOlibanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Fir, Bergamot and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,867

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,688

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ancient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…

Reviews →

A brisk woody aquatic built around water notes, pine, cedar, fir, bergamot and lime, The Wind of Ancient Crete smells cool, green and resinous rather than sweet. It leans fresh and outdoorsy, with a dry coniferous backbone and touches of incense and amber in the base. This suits someone who enjoys airy woods, forest f…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ancient Forest or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) takes 3 of 5 categories. Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ancient Forest or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Ancient Forest lasts longest (Ancient Forest 66/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ancient Forest or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Projection is very close: The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 56/100, Ancient Forest 55/100 for sillage.

Do Ancient Forest and The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Fir, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Ancient Forest or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) better for summer or winter?

Ancient Forest suits daytime wear; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancient Forest and The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot.