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

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

Updated 53 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaman 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.

  • Shaman

    Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)0/5
Shaman5/5
Ratings & consensus
Shaman
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Shaman
Sillage & projection
Shaman
Value for money
Shaman
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Shaman

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
ShamanSiordia Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%
4.12/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 20%Had 12%Want 69%
Category winnerShamanRating 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

48%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityShaman

SillageShaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value46
Category winnerShamanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
aquatic84%
green77%
citrus69%
conifer61%
aromatic100%
leather92%
green84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

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

Notes
WormwoodBirch TarTarragonLeatherGalbanumVetiverBlack TeaSageAbsintheOakmossCognacCivet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum and Vetiver. 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
Spring40
Summer70
Fall100
Winter40
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex71
Women0
Men10
Unisex90
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,639

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,817

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShamanHigher 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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Shaman reads as a green, aromatic leather with a bitter herbal edge and a smoky undercurrent. Citrus and neroli brighten the opening, then wormwood, tarragon, tea, moss, and birch tar pull it into darker, earthier territory. It looks best for wearers who enjoy textured, unconventional scents rather than soft crowd-ple…

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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 Shaman?

Shaman takes 5 of 5 categories. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Shaman is rated 4.12/5 from 33 votes. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shaman for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Shaman lasts longest (Shaman 68/100, 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 Shaman?

Shaman projects furthest (Shaman 63/100, 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 Shaman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum and Vetiver.

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

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

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

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) features Water Notes, Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot. Shaman features Wormwood, Birch Tar, Tarragon, Leather and Galbanum.

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