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40 KnotsFirst · Xerjoff40 KnotsEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.25
Sheikh Al ShuyukhSecond · Lattafa PerfumesSheikh Al ShuyukhEDP · ★ 3.55
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40 Knots × Sheikh Al Shuyukh

Woody, marine and salty meets aromatic, woody 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 Sheikh Al Shuyukh. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

40 KnotsSheikh Al Shuyukh
woodyboth
aromaticboth
marinefirst
saltyfirst
fresh spicysecond
herbalsecond
oudsecond
lavendersecond
greenfirst
earthysecond
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 Sheikh Al Shuyukh
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SageSageLavenderLavenderRosemaryRosemaryVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSheikh Al Shuyukh 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.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 40 Knots is long lasting and strong, Sheikh Al Shuyukh long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting point40 Knots first, then Sheikh Al Shuyukh over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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