Fragrance comparison

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

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,639 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.7020 votes

Rank #11,830 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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)
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)0/5

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)5/5

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

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

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

55%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

80%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

SillageParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value68

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

animalic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Water NotesPine TreeHimalayan CedarFirBergamotGalbanumVetiverLimeMyrrhOlibanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AbsintheClary SageThymeBasilCuminCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleRoseCarnationCyclamenJasmineLotusHeliotrope

Base

LeatherCastoreumCostusOakmossAmbergrisOlibanumWhite MuskTonka Bean

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

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,639

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,830

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot. 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.