40 Knots

Xerjoff 40 Knots dupe, inspired by the original

From Xerjoff’s Shooting Stars collection, 40 Knots takes its name from sailing speed and captures the feeling of open water. It is a fresh aquatic with real depth, cleaner and richer than most sea themed scents. Our interpretation carries that character in a long lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

The Story Behind the Scent

Xerjoff wanted an aquatic that felt luxurious rather than cheap, and 40 Knots delivers it. Sea water and salt open it bright and airy, green and marine notes give it a natural, breezy heart, and a base of clean woods, musk and amber keeps it grounded. It smells like sea air with something warm underneath.

How Our Version Compares

We do not claim this is identical. What we have built follows the same crisp aquatic signature, from the salty opening to the woody musk base. Ours is blended at up to 40% perfume oil, so it holds its freshness longer than a typical aquatic and stays present through the day. It is at its best in warm weather.

Who It’s For

This is for anyone who loves a fresh, clean, watery scent with a bit of depth. It suits spring and summer, daytime and warm evenings, and it wears easily as a unisex fragrance.

Notes

Top: Sea Water, Salt

Heart: Green Notes, Marine Notes

Base: Woody Notes, Musk, Amber

How it Smells

It opens crisp and airy, with sea water and a saline freshness that feels like standing on deck in a breeze. It is clean and bright without smelling synthetic.

Green and marine notes carry the heart, natural and breezy, and then clean woods, musk and a soft amber warm the base. The result is fresh with a grounded, slightly warm finish that lasts.

Common Questions

Is this the original Xerjoff fragrance?

No. It is our own interpretation of the 40 Knots accord, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil. It is not the branded fragrance.

Is it a strong fragrance?

It is fresh and clean rather than heavy, but the high oil content helps it last far longer than most aquatics.

When should I wear it?

It is at its best in spring and summer and in daytime, when its freshness is most welcome.

Is it unisex?

Yes. The clean aquatic character wears well on anyone.

How long does it last?

With up to 40% perfume oil, it holds its freshness for many hours, longer than a typical aquatic.

Disclaimer

Xerjoff and 40 Knots are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Xerjoff in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.