Eldritch vs Winter crocus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eldritch takes 2 of 2 categories.
EldritchChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Winter crocusChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eldritch2/2
Winter crocus0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Eldritch
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eldritch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EldritchPineward PerfumesWinter crocusfūmWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
178 votes
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageEldritch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
smoky77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
cacao80%
sweet70%
woody60%
balsamic50%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CacaoBenzoinMyrrhLabdanumVetiverOpoponaxCardamomOakmossTobaccoPimentoFrankincenseChampaca
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Opoponax and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Winter crocus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,911
PerfumerNicholas Nilsson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,653
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEldritchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…
Reviews →Winter crocus by fūm is a rich, artisanal amber perfume that captures the contrast of cold snow and deep hearth warmth. The scent opens with a lively dash of pimento and dry green cardamom, offering an initial kick before relaxing into bittersweet cacao and smooth champaca petals. As it settles onto the skin, golden l…
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, Eldritch or Winter crocus?
Eldritch takes 2 of 2 categories. Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes; Winter crocus is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Winter crocus for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which projects more, Eldritch or Winter crocus?
Eldritch projects furthest (Eldritch 61/100, Winter crocus 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eldritch and Winter crocus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Opoponax and Oakmoss.
Is Eldritch or Winter crocus better for summer or winter?
Winter crocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eldritch and Winter crocus?
Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli. Winter crocus features Cacao, Benzoin, Myrrh, Labdanum and Vetiver.
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