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Xerjoff · Sold as unisex
40 Knots
The moment you step aboard a luxury yacht, feeling the sea air mingle with the scent of polished wood.
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40 KnotsLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessOblique Fast Forward · GivenchyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares cedar, sea water and green notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 as part of Xerjoff’s 'Join The Club' collection, 40 Knots is named after a nautical speed measurement and evokes the essence of sailing. This aromatic aquatic fragrance opens with salty and green accords that capture the briny freshness of sea air, before settling into woody and aromatic notes that provide warmth and depth. It’s not just a scent; it’s an experience designed to transport you to the deck of a yacht, wind in your hair, and the horizon stretching out ahead.
Apply one generous spray to ensure that the salty top notes and woody base balance well throughout the day. This fragrance is best for daytime wear when its marine freshness can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — 40 Knots, Xerjoff
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The original40 KnotsXerjoff · Luxury · $250+Givenchy · 2000Oblique Fast ForwardShares Cedar, Sea water and Green notes$100–250★ 4.24 (630)48%Match
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Santa Maria Novella · 2012Alba di SeoulShares Woody notes and Green notes$100–250★ 4.00 (213)39%Match
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 9%.