Fragrances inspired by 40 Knots Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Salt, Sea Water, Woody Notes
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Salt, Sea Water, Woody Notes
The main difference
Without green notes
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Cedar
The main difference
Adds green notes and salt, drops bergamot and grapefruit
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds cedar and green notes, drops bergamot and honey
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Salt
The main difference
Adds amber and aquatic, drops cedar and green notes
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Sea Water, Cedar
The main difference
Adds lavender and oakmoss, drops green notes and salt
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Salt, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and amyris, drops green notes and sea water
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Sea Water
The main difference
Adds ambergris and calone, drops cedar and green notes
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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