Fragrance comparison

Aperotos Eros vs The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aperotos Eros

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.836 votes

Rank #49,705 AromaticAmber

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41%scent match

Some overlap

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,900 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aperotos Eros takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aperotos Eros
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aperotos Eros3/3

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aperotos Eros
Sillage & projection: Aperotos Eros
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aperotos Eros

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aperotos ErosBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAperotos Eros

SillageAperotos Eros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

musky84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumBergamotBenzoinMuskMassoiaMyrrhAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Fir

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Water NotesPine TreeHimalayan CedarFirBergamotGalbanumVetiverLimeMyrrhOlibanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Myrrh and Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,900

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAperotos ErosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aperotos Eros reads as a green, resinous incense scent with a bright bergamot lift at the top and a musky amber base underneath. The strongest wearer impression points straight to Nag Champa, which fits the blend of fir, myrrh, benzoin and soft musk. It feels more like an aromatic perfume oil for someone who enjoys ri…

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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…

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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, Aperotos Eros or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Aperotos Eros takes 3 of 3 categories. Aperotos Eros is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Aperotos Eros for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

Aperotos Eros projects furthest (Aperotos Eros 88/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Myrrh and Fir.

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

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

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

Aperotos Eros features Galbanum, Bergamot, Benzoin, Musk and Massoia. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot.