40 Knots
XerjoffEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
40 Knots vs. Wabar
Is 40 Knots better than Wabar?
40 Knots rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
Vanilla
aromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between 40 Knots and Wabar?
| 40 Knots | Wabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Chris Maurice |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 40 Knots and Wabar smell?
40 Knots
Woody
Marine
Salty
Aromatic
Green
Wabar
Floral
White Floral
Vanilla
Citrus
Powdery
Anis
Soft Spicy
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 40 Knots and Wabar share?
Top
SaltBlackcurrantCinnamonSea WaterPink Pepper
Star AniseBergamot
Heart
CardamomGreen NotesTurkish roseVanilla
MagnoliaLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base
AmberWoody NotesCedarBenzoinLabdanumSandalwood
VanillaMuskVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 40 Knots or Wabar?
| 40 Knots | Wabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 40 Knots and Wabar?
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
The star anise makes it interesting. Not everyone wants interesting, but if you do, this is your vanilla. It opens cold, ends warm, and refuses to be just another sweet thing. That's the whole appeal.Wabar
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