Fragrance comparison

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) vs Wild Forest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7520 votes

Rank #53,639 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Wild Forest

Siordia Parfums

4.1828 votes

Rank #33,686 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Forest takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

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

Wild Forest4/5

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

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

Wild ForestSiordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 25%Want 49%

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerWild ForestRating 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

29%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWild Forest

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value54

Category winnerWild ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

green30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and conifer

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

Pine TreeHimalayan CedarJuniperFirVetiverLeatherAmberBergamotTobaccoOakmossGingerLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot. 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

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,639

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,686

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWild ForestHigher 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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Wild Forest reads as a cool, pine-heavy woody with a spicy edge and a slightly bitter turn as it settles. Cedar, juniper, fir and oakmoss give it that deep forest feel, while bergamot, lime and ginger keep the opening sharper and brighter. It suits wearers who enjoy coniferous, aromatic scents more than sweet woods. T…

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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 Wild Forest?

Wild Forest takes 4 of 5 categories. The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Wild Forest is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

Wild Forest lasts longest (Wild Forest 66/100, 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 Wild Forest?

Projection is very close: The Wind of Ancient Crete (Ветер Древнего Крита) 56/100, Wild Forest 56/100 for sillage.

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

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and conifer accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Himalayan Cedar, Fir and Bergamot.

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

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

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

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