Ambre D'Orient Secret V
Eisenberg2017
Side by side
Ambre D'Orient Secret V vs. 40 Knots
Is Ambre D'Orient Secret V better than 40 Knots?
40 Knots rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Shared notes
Accord profile overlap
CedarAmberPink PepperBenzoinCinnamonVanillaRose
woody
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The essentials
What's different between Ambre D'Orient Secret V and 40 Knots?
| Ambre D'Orient Secret V | 40 Knots | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre D'Orient Secret V and 40 Knots smell?
Ambre D'Orient Secret V
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Balsamic
40 Knots
Woody
Marine
Salty
Aromatic
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre D'Orient Secret V and 40 Knots share?
Top
BergamotPink PepperCinnamonJasmineRose
SaltBlackcurrantCinnamonSea WaterPink Pepper
Heart
CedarPatchouliVetiver
CardamomGreen NotesTurkish roseVanilla
Base
AmberBenzoinIncenseTonka BeanVanillaMusk
AmberWoody NotesCedarBenzoinLabdanumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
BenzoinVanilla
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperCinnamon
CardamomCinnamonPink Pepper
Woody Notes
Cedar
Woody NotesCedarSandalwood
Floral Notes
JasmineRose
Turkish rose
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre D'Orient Secret V and 40 Knots work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre D'Orient Secret V or 40 Knots?
| Ambre D'Orient Secret V | 40 Knots | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ambre D'Orient Secret V and 40 Knots?
Most orientals announce themselves at the door. This one enters mid-conversation and sits down like it belongs. The spice is there, the warmth is there.Ambre D'Orient Secret V
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
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