Le Sel d’Issey
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
40 Knots
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A crystalline blast of oceanic salt, green seaweed, and fresh woods that feels both sharply modern and deeply elemental. A must for fans of aquatic masculines who want something more mineral and natural than sweet.
Divisive and totally unexpected, 40 Knots is a chameleon that baffles with its true identity. Don't expect a fresh aquatic; brace yourself for a woody, salty, powdery journey that many find utterly captivating, and just as many find utterly confusing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 11% |
| Sweet | 0% | 0% |
| Warm | 11% | 0% |
| Woody | 29% | 42% |
| Earthy | 31% | 18% |
| Animalic | 4% | 1% |
| Fresh | 30% | 34% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its salty-marine freshness and crisp green facets make it ideal for spring and summer, when airy, breezy scents flourish. The light woody drydown also keeps it wearable into early fall but it may feel too fresh and sheer for deep winter.
Occasions
The understated projection and clean, bracing character make it perfect for office and casual wear, easily fitting sporty or active situations. Its relaxed aquatic nature is less suited to formal events or romantic evenings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth finish make it surprisingly versatile for office wear, despite its initial intensity. The elegant, sophisticated character lends itself well to formal and date settings, though it might be a bit much for casual daytime if over-sprayed.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Marine, Salty accords and Salt, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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