Fragrance comparison

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) vs The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

5 wins

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.7020 votes

Rank #11,830 AromaticFresh Spicy

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27%scent match

Clearly different

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,688 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 5 of 5 categories.

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)5/5

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

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

SillageParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value38

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

animalic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AbsintheClary SageThymeBasilCuminCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleRoseCarnationCyclamenJasmineLotusHeliotrope

Base

LeatherCastoreumCostusOakmossAmbergrisOlibanumWhite MuskTonka Bean

Notes

Water NotesPine TreeHimalayan CedarFirBergamotGalbanumVetiverLimeMyrrhOlibanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night75

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#11,830

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,688

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is a potent unisex fragrance that explores dark woods and aromatic spices. It creates a bold impression suitable for those who appreciate deep, resinous, and animalic compositions. This 2018 release thrives in cooler temperatures, where the absinthe and leather notes provide a distinct, rugged, a…

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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, Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 5 of 5 categories. Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is rated 4.70/5 from 20 votes; The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) lasts longest (Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 88/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) projects furthest (Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 75/100, The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) and The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum.

Is Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) and The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) has top notes of Absinthe, Clary Sage, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Carnation and Cyclamen, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Costus and Oakmoss. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot.