Fragrance comparison

Geralt Of Rivia vs The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Geralt Of Rivia

Siordia Parfums

4.0826 votes

Rank #46,524 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,639 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Geralt Of Rivia takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Geralt Of Rivia3/5

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Geralt Of RiviaSiordia Parfums

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

Category winnerGeralt Of RiviaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGeralt Of Rivia

SillageThe Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

rum70%

fresh spicy60%

animalic50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RumGoat hair tinctureOakFirVetiverMyrrhMuskJuniperAmberBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Water NotesPine TreeHimalayan CedarFirBergamotGalbanumVetiverLimeMyrrhOlibanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFir, Vetiver, Myrrh and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,524

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,639

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGeralt Of RiviaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geralt Of Rivia leans woody, aromatic, musky and lightly boozy, with rum, juniper, fir and vetiver giving it a rugged forest feel. The strange edge comes from the animalic tone, which can make it smell raw, earthy and a little wild. It suits cooler weather best and usually reads masculine, though not in a polished des…

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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, Geralt Of Rivia or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Geralt Of Rivia takes 3 of 5 categories. Geralt Of Rivia is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Geralt Of Rivia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Geralt Of Rivia 59/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) projects furthest (The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 56/100, Geralt Of Rivia 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Geralt Of Rivia and The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fir, Vetiver, Myrrh and Amber.

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

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

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

Geralt Of Rivia features Rum, Goat hair tincture, Oak, Fir and Vetiver. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot.