Fragrance comparison

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

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gambler

Jovan

4.2711 votes

Rank #30,949 AromaticWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,639 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gambler takes 5 of 5 categories.

Gambler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gambler5/5

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GamblerJovan

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

Category winnerGamblerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGambler

SillageGambler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerGamblerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

leather69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LaurelsJuniperArtemisiaLemonBergamot

Heart

VetiverJasmineCarnationPatchouliGalbanumPine Tree

Base

MuskOakmossCastoreumMyrrhCinnamonOlibanumLeather

Notes

Water NotesPine TreeHimalayan CedarFirBergamotGalbanumVetiverLimeMyrrhOlibanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Galbanum and Pine Tree. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,639

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGamblerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gambler by Jovan is a rugged, aromatic green Cologne built for cooler autumn days. It leans heavily on herbal juniper and dry pine, offering a masculine vibe that fits a casual denim jacket. The dry-down settles into a warm, mossy skin scent that feels direct and unpretentious.

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

Gambler takes 5 of 5 categories. Gambler is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Gambler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Gambler lasts longest (Gambler 69/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gambler projects furthest (Gambler 61/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Galbanum and Pine Tree.

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

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

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

Gambler has top notes of Laurels, Juniper, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Castoreum and Myrrh. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot.