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    Side by side

    Obsidian vs. 40 Knots

    Clearly related
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    40 Knots rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Obsidian vs. 40 Knots
    Obsidian40 Knots
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Obsidian

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Sweet

    40 Knots

    Woody
    Marine
    Salty
    Aromatic
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitronBergamotPineapple
    SaltBlackcurrantCinnamonSea WaterPink Pepper
    Heart
    RosemaryCedarCardamom
    CardamomGreen NotesTurkish roseVanilla
    Base
    SandalwoodPatchouli
    AmberWoody NotesCedarBenzoinLabdanumSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Obsidian vs. 40 Knots
    Obsidian40 Knots
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The opening is a flash of citrus that hits clean. The woody heart is where it earns its keep, warm, aromatic, with just enough cardamom to keep things interesting.Obsidian
    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