Is Perfume Parlour XL House a dupe of Xerjoff 40 Knots?
40 Knots EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
XL House EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Join The Club - 40 Noeuds - a woody fragrance led by Seawater, with fresh depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Salt, Sea Water, Woody Notes
Without green notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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XL House EDP
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work