Is Perfume Parlour XL Tie a dupe of Xerjoff 40 Knots?
40 Knots EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
XL Tie 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 - 40 Knots - a woody fragrance led by Green Notes, Salt, with green depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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
The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its woody, green signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
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 5 notes is in the original, including Salt, Sea Water, Woody Notes
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
40 Knots EDP
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work