40 Knots EDP

Xerjoff   Original
46%
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40 Knots Eau de Parfum bottle 40 Knots EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
XL House Eau de Parfum bottle XL House EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 40 Knots EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - XL House EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
40 Knots EDP
XL House EDP

Notes

40 Knots
XL House

Top Notes

Only in 40 Knots
Green 100%
Only in XL House
Sea Water 100%
Only in XL House
Woody 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 50% vs 53%
Only in 40 Knots
Woody 50%
Only in XL House
Salt 47%

Accords

40 Knots XL House
100%
Woody
90%
Fresh
78%
Amber
66%
65%
Marine
60%
Salty
48%
Aromatic
54%
48%
Green
Woody shared
100%
90%
78%
66%
65%
60%
Aromatic shared
48%
54%
48%

Performance

40 Knots XL House
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

40 Knots

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

XL House

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
46%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

40 Knots EDP
XL House EDP
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