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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

40 KnotsFirst · Xerjoff40 KnotsEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.25
Eau des MerveillesSecond · HermèsEau des MerveillesEDP · 2004 · ★ 4.05
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40 KnotsEau des Merveilles
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40 Knots × Eau des Merveilles

Woody, marine and salty meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. They share two accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is 40 Knots, blue is Eau des Merveilles. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

40 KnotsEau des Merveilles
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicysecond
citrussecond
marinefirst
ambersecond
saltyfirst
conifersecond
sweetsecond
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 40 Knots
Woody NotesWoody NotesSaltSaltSea waterSea waterGreen NotesGreen Notes
In both
Cedar
Two shared accords:
woodyaromatic
Only in Eau des Merveilles
OrangeOrangeElemi resinElemi resinLemonLemonAmberAmberPepperPepperPink PepperPink PepperVioletVioletFirFirMadagascar VetiverMadagascar VetiverOakmossOakmossBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau des Merveilles brings aromatic; 40 Knots brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and aromatic run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will lead40 Knots is voted long lasting and strong; Eau des Merveilles moderate on both. Expect 40 Knots to lead and Eau des Merveilles to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of 40 Knots, two of Eau des Merveilles over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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