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    Athena vs. 40 Knots

    Athena by Athena Fragrances bottle

    Athena

    Athena Fragrances
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Athena rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Athena vs. 40 Knots
    Athena40 Knots
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Athena

    Amber
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Leather
    Citrus
    Woody

    40 Knots

    Woody
    Marine
    Salty
    Aromatic
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    SaltBlackcurrantCinnamonSea WaterPink Pepper
    Heart
    Rose
    CardamomGreen NotesTurkish roseVanilla
    Base
    OudIncenseLeatherCuminStyraxAmyris
    AmberWoody NotesCedarBenzoinLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Athena vs. 40 Knots
    Athena40 Knots
    Score5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance that rewards attention. No generic sweet fog, no generic floral spray, just a warm, complex blend of rose and smoky notes that sits on skin like it belongs there.Athena
    Skip the beach vacation fantasy. 40 Knots is a yacht in port, varnished wood gleaming in noon sun, the harbor master already knowing your name. No room for pretense.40 Knots