40 Knots EDP

Xerjoff   Original
86%

XL Tie EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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40 Knots Eau de Parfum bottle 40 Knots EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
XL Tie Eau de Parfum bottle XL Tie 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 Tie EDP
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.
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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 Tie EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 100% vs 53%
Only in XL Tie
Salt 47%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 50% vs 53%
Only in 40 Knots
Salt 50%
Only in XL Tie
Woody 46%
Shared Notes
Cedar 50% vs 100%
Only in 40 Knots
Woody 50%

Accords

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

Performance

40 Knots XL Tie
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 Tie

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, green signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

40 Knots EDP
XL Tie EDP
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