40 Knots
XerjoffEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
40 Knots vs. XJ 1861 Renaissance
Is 40 Knots better than XJ 1861 Renaissance?
40 Knots rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberCedarTurkish rose
woodyaromaticgreen
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 XJ 1861 Renaissance?
| 40 Knots | XJ 1861 Renaissance | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do 40 Knots and XJ 1861 Renaissance smell?
40 Knots
Woody
Marine
Salty
Aromatic
Green
XJ 1861 Renaissance
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
White Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 40 Knots and XJ 1861 Renaissance share?
Top
SaltBlackcurrantCinnamonSea WaterPink Pepper
TangerineBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CardamomGreen NotesTurkish roseVanilla
MintLily of the ValleyRose
Base
AmberWoody NotesCedarBenzoinLabdanumSandalwood
MuskVirginia CedarPatchouliAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody NotesCedarSandalwood
Virginia Cedar
Floral Notes
Turkish rose
Lily of the ValleyRose
Amber
Amber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do 40 Knots and XJ 1861 Renaissance work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 40 Knots or XJ 1861 Renaissance?
| 40 Knots | XJ 1861 Renaissance | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 40 Knots and XJ 1861 Renaissance?
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 petitgrain in the opening gives this a more serious, less sweet citrus than most. The mint-rose heart is unexpectedly clean and the cedarwood drydown is where it earns its luxury price tag.XJ 1861 Renaissance
The hunt
Where to buy 40 Knots and XJ 1861 Renaissance
| 40 Knots | XJ 1861 Renaissance | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $199.47ecosmetics |
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