I used this fragrance while on vacation to the Caribbean last year. The way it stays on the skin after being in the ocean, mixed with the salt water is so nice. But can also be worn year round. One of my favorites.
Thanks Aaron for this review. I've 40 knots and I enjoy wearing it, but in fact I've enjoyed a lot learning about its different facets paying attention to your great explanations. See you soon!
@mma9fan 40 Knots is an essentially a sparkling amber fragrance with aquatic vibes. Perfect for Spring and for Summer evenings. Torino 21 is a summer fragrance, totally aquatic but with a sparking mint note that stays throughout the life of the fragrance. Both are magnificent, with great projection and performance. I'm 8 hours into applying Torino 21 and I'm still getting beautiful wafts, whilst sitting outside in the sun.
@@sandymcconnell1969 thnx. I have 40 knots and it’s my favorite fragrance (not necessarily the best smelling) so I was considering to order Torino 21 as well.
Just got mine 2 weeks ago. Very different but full of quality..one of my favorites as well. To me it is a masterpiece… as I believe Xerjoff made it smell just the way it should.. this was not an attempt but a completion of a goal.. an achievement. Aaron, love your reviews as you are so different and are not afraid to be so.. very intelligent review and educational. Please keep them coming as you (as far as I know) are the only perfumer reviewing fragrances so we get a different view.. a more precise breakdown of what we have/want.
40knots, alexandria 2 and naxos are my al time favourites from xerjoff. other 3 from nasomatto and more 3 from orto parisi. everytime i wear any of them i fall in love with art of perfumery more and more
Glad we finally have it reviewed! Interrestingly, I have the same exact opinion, I appreciate it so much and can see the craftsmanship, skill and quality materials yet it's not my taste! Love it but can't wear it that much :)
I just love XERJOFF a lot, they have many beautiful fragrances in their lineup! 🧿 40 Knots is a Love and Hate Fragrance for me personally… On the One hand I love this salty, breezy, honey-like feeling but in the other hand the metallic aspect can be quite overwhelming at times. It’s a brilliant fragrance, I still am just not sure wether I enjoy the scent enough to actually wear it :D
@@jaypohl9651 I get that! The thing is that it actually remind me of Dior’s Ambre Nuit in a way, which I find absolutely great, although I wasn’t too happy with its performance; but with a salty, slightly metallic twist to it. God news, there is so much more beauty out there in the perfume world 😍🧿
@teejayandrade_22 i have not smelled all of xerjoff but from what i have smelled 40 knots is 3, toni iommi money special is probably 2, and la capitale is 1. it’s changes all the time tho so that’s just as of right now.
Damn, I should have concentrated more in chemistry during my high school years. How you manage to detect notes let alone the chemical structures involved always baffles me but then again you are a master perfumist as well. 40 Knots is one of my favourites during spring rotation. Unlike other "summer aquatic" fragrances
40 Knots is in my top 3 for my husband. Excellent quality, excellent longevity and projection. It's very gentlemanly and approachable. (Golden Retriever boy vibes.) It's youthful without being immature.
@user-wf4nl2yy8x Hacivat (Idk why, but it makes me think of Indiana Jones, and that's always a good thing,) and Pegasus Exclusif. That one wears almost like a gourmand on him, with the almond, vanilla, and sandalwood becoming prominent in the drydown, but it's sooo yummy in the best way. It would work at a fall/winter black tie event. It's creamy and posh.
I had a bad experience in the sea when I was a child where I thought I was going to drown, I still remember it decades later. I'm not afraid of water but then I have absolutely no fear of dying 😇
If you ever visit one of the Xerjoff boutiques in Italy (or Monaco), try their exclusive one called 40 Noeuds - it's a beautiful take on 40 Knots with an added rose! Amazing evening fragrance.
Had a tester as part of a Xerjoff sample set. Got it 6 months ago or so and didn’t like 40 knots, but picked it up today and love it! Definitely ethyl linalool in there - there are some similarities to Bleu De Chanel Parfum.
I really love your content and I would love to see some "Simone Andreoli" like "Malibu - Party in the Bay" or some "Matiere Premiere" with "Flacon Leather, Crystal Saffron or Radical Rose"... Cheers 🧚🏻♂️
I would like to hear your thoughts on Lorenzo Pazzaglia’s “Black Sea” . It’s very similar to 40 Knots with some similarities to Orto Parisi’s “Megamare” as well. Also “Sex Sea” , “Dream Sea” and “Artik Sea” from Pazzaglia are worth checking out. I’ve recently discovered that brand and they are really good and the prices are not expensive either.
Great review Aaron. My brain somehow can't accept this fragrance as a "blue" scent. Maybe because I also expect more citruses in a blue fragrance and this one just does not have it. So far I agree with every Xerjoff fragrance review you made and this one is no exception. It is Xerjoff quality and I understand some people like it, but it is totally not for me. Hopefully Ivory Route and Mefisto will get your attention soon.
All the Join The Club line by Xerjoff have no official notes. It's more of a "do you like it? No? Then don't buy it" type of deal with them. I've tried 3 so far and love all of them. DON should be one you review Arron, I think you'd like it
I just got back from 2 week vacation in the Caribbean, and all i brought was Xerjoff. Torino 21, 40 Knots and Mefisto. I was covered. *Edit I brought a 5ml of Beach Hut Man. I was in the rainforest and got a compliment from a local. It was the only compliment I got, besides from people I knew. Almost forgot. Fun times. Back to work tomorrow unfortunately😢
Would be interesting to see a comparison between B#9 Chez Bond and Creed Green Irish Tweed, I always hear people say they're the same thing but aside from having the same overall DNA, they're not the same thing at all, especially as they dry down.
no.its smells like the good ol Nivea hand cream..most people here dont remember Nivea, but its like Nivea on steroids..I dont rate 40 knots above my 1-2 Xerjoffs,, which is Naxos and Erba Gold..
Can’t decide if I like this fragrance or hate it. The performance is great, but that wax candle scent in the opening is throwing me off. Once that note dissipates it turns into a very enjoyable scent.
I have to give it another shot see how i feel about it now. I've had it for about 6 or 7 months and haven't worn it because i thought the metallic smell was overbearing and unpleasant, smelled like pen ink.
Hey Aaron it's imposible to find your fragrance in canada. I'm a huge fan of ur reviewing style and knowledge and wanted to try ur fragrance, Any suggestions how I could get my hands on them?
i have several samples to do, but so far 40 knots really ranks high for me. but most of them do. I'm finding the ones i can do without, but this is probably not one of them. i think la capitale is gorgeous. i'm not finished yet.
@@Ûntur like heaven. The Niche Fragrance channel has xerjoff reviews that I tend to agree with. There are a couple with La Capitale. I found the brand on his channel.
Aaron doesn’t like his blue with any green in them. For me personally this is the consummate “what are you wearing?” scent. I love it and I get compliments from both genders.
One of my problems is I'm allergic to cedar. So when I bought this it was a no-go for me. There's a very deep rich Coca-Cola note here with the woods that reminds me of my grandfather's wood shop which is a really nice thing. The problem everyone should know and I heard this from someone else and once I heard it it made so much sense. After the first hour to 2 hour wearing this you will wish you didn't smell like it anymore. This fragrance is straight up exhausting and the fact that it lasts as long as it does into the next day is even more annoying it's great for the first hour or two then you're just like okay I don't want to smell like this anymore. That's 40 knots. But do not blind by this, because when you think clean fresh you almost think something maybe more sporty but this it does remind me of the docs or a wood shop but it's very overpowering and it's borderline offensive. This will not be mass appealing and you have to really like this to buy a bottle. Trust me when I say get a sample
Hello. We tried post Brexit to work with the EU. But customers would not pay the duties or taxes. If the company I am working with in the US opens a factory in the EU I will have a facility with in the EU. Then we can commence EU sales. Either that or if the UK and EU lower tariffs and taxes making it easier to sell to the EU then we will continue. But at present there are too many barriers and charges to make it worthwhile. I hope you understand., Thanks ATH
I love 40 knots, that being said this is not a hot humid summer day to me. A cool summer night, or any other time of year. In high heat its cloying and headache inducing for me. Give my Y, BDC, Elysium, Torino21, etc etc etc. Not 40 Knots.
We need more Xerjoff reviews!!
The transformation from opening to dry down of 40 Knots is insane! The magic happens in the air ✨️
“Do we have our bottles of dihydromyrcenol, are we engaged with our higher self? Let’s get testing.”
❤
Fell in love with this scent, completely.
I used this fragrance while on vacation to the Caribbean last year. The way it stays on the skin after being in the ocean, mixed with the salt water is so nice. But can also be worn year round. One of my favorites.
I’m a female and wear this all the time. This is my most complimented fragrance, which is quite a surprise as I have 300+ bottles
I was eagerly waiting for this review!
Thanks Aaron for this review. I've 40 knots and I enjoy wearing it, but in fact I've enjoyed a lot learning about its different facets paying attention to your great explanations. See you soon!
I've been waiting so long for this review
I love 40 Knots so much, without doubt my favourite! 🥰
How would you describe it?
@@bluemystic7501Smells like if Nivea cream was made by Xerjoff
It is good but it is little feminine in a good way but I still don't know why they named it that
@@bluemystic7501Salty, sweet marine fragrance
@@bluemystic7501 Too powdery, definitely not safe to blind-buy. 😱
40 Knots is in my Top 10 fragrances of all time. Wearing Torino 21 today.
how would you compare those two?
@mma9fan 40 Knots is an essentially a sparkling amber fragrance with aquatic vibes. Perfect for Spring and for Summer evenings. Torino 21 is a summer fragrance, totally aquatic but with a sparking mint note that stays throughout the life of the fragrance. Both are magnificent, with great projection and performance. I'm 8 hours into applying Torino 21 and I'm still getting beautiful wafts, whilst sitting outside in the sun.
@@sandymcconnell1969 thnx. I have 40 knots and it’s my favorite fragrance (not necessarily the best smelling) so I was considering to order Torino 21 as well.
@mma9fan If you like mint in your aquatics, then you can't go wrong with Torino 21.
@mma9fan If you like mint in your aquatics, then you can't go wrong with Torino 21. It's one of those fragrances that makes you smile.
Just got mine 2 weeks ago. Very different but full of quality..one of my favorites as well. To me it is a masterpiece… as I believe Xerjoff made it smell just the way it should.. this was not an attempt but a completion of a goal.. an achievement. Aaron, love your reviews as you are so different and are not afraid to be so.. very intelligent review and educational. Please keep them coming as you (as far as I know) are the only perfumer reviewing fragrances so we get a different view.. a more precise breakdown of what we have/want.
40knots, alexandria 2 and naxos are my al time favourites from xerjoff. other 3 from nasomatto and more 3 from orto parisi. everytime i wear any of them i fall in love with art of perfumery more and more
which 3 from Nasomatto and OP?
@mkordy9812 pardon, Duro and Baraonda from nasomatto. Terroni, megamare and cauim from orto parisi
Class is in session. We appreciate you. Loved the review. Summer staple for me.
40 Knots is in my Top 3 fragrances of all time
what are other 2 ?
@@sherifelserty9549 what are the other 2 ??
40 Knots is top tier in my summer rotation. So good!
Love your stuff man! Please do Narcotic Delight by Initio!
When I first tried this i was a little underwhelmed but wearing for a few days it’s a wow from me , it’s classy , a top Xerjoff must have.
One of the best Xerjoff’s on my skin! Thanks for the review Aaron! ❤
Glad we finally have it reviewed! Interrestingly, I have the same exact opinion, I appreciate it so much and can see the craftsmanship, skill and quality materials yet it's not my taste! Love it but can't wear it that much :)
I just love XERJOFF a lot, they have many beautiful fragrances in their lineup! 🧿
40 Knots is a Love and Hate Fragrance for me personally…
On the One hand I love this salty, breezy, honey-like feeling
but in the other hand the metallic aspect can be quite overwhelming at times.
It’s a brilliant fragrance, I still am just not sure wether I enjoy the scent enough to actually wear it :D
That’s where I’m at with it. It’s a nice scent but never wore it
@@jaypohl9651 I get that! The thing is that it actually remind me of Dior’s Ambre Nuit in a way, which I find absolutely great, although I wasn’t too happy with its performance;
but with a salty, slightly metallic twist to it.
God news, there is so much more beauty out there in the perfume world 😍🧿
This fragrance is very unique and somehow it works. Aquatic and powdery/ambery at the same time. Really beautiful honestly
I am not the biggest fan of the opening but I love the dry down one of my favourite warm weather fragrances
40 knots is nothing less than amazing. I love love love it. The only fragrance for which I bought a backup bottle
Love 40 Knots! At first was ok but after few wears, can’t live without it!
Would love a video on fragrances you like to wear in high heat given your scent preferences for personal wear!!
Could you review torino 21🥺😍?
40 knots is in my top three xerjoffs. it’s just such a great year around clean scent.
@teejayandrade_22 i have not smelled all of xerjoff but from what i have smelled 40 knots is 3, toni iommi money special is probably 2, and la capitale is 1. it’s changes all the time tho so that’s just as of right now.
Greattt review 😊thanks AARON ❤
Damn, I should have concentrated more in chemistry during my high school years. How you manage to detect notes let alone the chemical structures involved always baffles me but then again you are a master perfumist as well. 40 Knots is one of my favourites during spring rotation. Unlike other "summer aquatic" fragrances
40 Knots is in my top 3 for my husband. Excellent quality, excellent longevity and projection. It's very gentlemanly and approachable. (Golden Retriever boy vibes.) It's youthful without being immature.
May I ask what's the other 2?
@user-wf4nl2yy8x Hacivat (Idk why, but it makes me think of Indiana Jones, and that's always a good thing,) and Pegasus Exclusif. That one wears almost like a gourmand on him, with the almond, vanilla, and sandalwood becoming prominent in the drydown, but it's sooo yummy in the best way. It would work at a fall/winter black tie event. It's creamy and posh.
Seguo
Friends of Arron must truely love when he says “not for me”. Ahh, Arron, could I borrow the 40 knots fragrance please.?
I had a bad experience in the sea when I was a child where I thought I was going to drown, I still remember it decades later.
I'm not afraid of water but then I have absolutely no fear of dying 😇
40 knots is extremely powdery if you love powdery fragrance by all means. I do love ambre nuit it’s in the same realm
@@iFrankie. what would you pick up between the two?
Finally I was wondering when you’d review this one
40 Knots is freaking gorgeous. Thanks for the review, Aaron!
Love your reviews Aaron would love to see SHL God of Fire review
One of the best fragrances of all time!
My fav Xerjoff!
This and Monkey special!
@@tombourque7726 True that!
@@tombourque7726 So Far Same Here with those two
If you ever visit one of the Xerjoff boutiques in Italy (or Monaco), try their exclusive one called 40 Noeuds - it's a beautiful take on 40 Knots with an added rose! Amazing evening fragrance.
Wow...
Had a tester as part of a Xerjoff sample set. Got it 6 months ago or so and didn’t like 40 knots, but picked it up today and love it! Definitely ethyl linalool in there - there are some similarities to Bleu De Chanel Parfum.
It’s super versatile and lovely ❤!!
I love 40 Knots. One of my favorite Xerjoffs. Excellent Spring/Fall scent. It can be a bit much on a hot summer day though.
I think you're a nice person. Thanks for your insights.
I really love your content and I would love to see some "Simone Andreoli" like "Malibu - Party in the Bay" or some "Matiere Premiere" with "Flacon Leather, Crystal Saffron or Radical Rose"...
Cheers 🧚🏻♂️
I would like to hear your thoughts on Lorenzo Pazzaglia’s “Black Sea” . It’s very similar to 40 Knots with some similarities to Orto Parisi’s “Megamare” as well. Also “Sex Sea” , “Dream Sea” and “Artik Sea” from Pazzaglia are worth checking out. I’ve recently discovered that brand and they are really good and the prices are not expensive either.
Great review Aaron. My brain somehow can't accept this fragrance as a "blue" scent. Maybe because I also expect more citruses in a blue fragrance and this one just does not have it. So far I agree with every Xerjoff fragrance review you made and this one is no exception. It is Xerjoff quality and I understand some people like it, but it is totally not for me. Hopefully Ivory Route and Mefisto will get your attention soon.
i ordered a 50ml bottle 2 days ago!! can't wait to try it
How much did u pay for it?
You should try Renaissance if you want a citrus Xerjoff fragrance
All the Join The Club line by Xerjoff have no official notes. It's more of a "do you like it? No? Then don't buy it" type of deal with them. I've tried 3 so far and love all of them. DON should be one you review Arron, I think you'd like it
When I first tried it, it reminded me of olive brine. Which I oddly loved. One of my favorites
Love your work Aaron, when does the secret 'W' come out, its gorgeous
I would love him to review Another13 from Lelabo since I find it hard to describe the magic of the fragrance
Hi Dear Aaron ❣️ Any Chance You Can Review Xerjoff Torino 21 Please 🙏
I just got back from 2 week vacation in the Caribbean, and all i brought was Xerjoff. Torino 21, 40 Knots and Mefisto. I was covered.
*Edit I brought a 5ml of Beach Hut Man. I was in the rainforest and got a compliment from a local. It was the only compliment I got, besides from people I knew. Almost forgot. Fun times. Back to work tomorrow unfortunately😢
Really hoping you love this. One of my top 5
Always been quite interested in this one.
I love your reviews Aaron! Would you do a review on Bond no 9?
Would be interesting to see a comparison between B#9 Chez Bond and Creed Green Irish Tweed, I always hear people say they're the same thing but aside from having the same overall DNA, they're not the same thing at all, especially as they dry down.
It seems to be perfect for someone just getting into Xerjoff as a brand. Hell, it is from the JTC Collection. That says alot.
my fav xerjoff is naxos and fav collection is the 1861 collection of italy
Please review Torino21! I know it's an oldie now but I'd love love love your elaboration on it!
What are examples of your favorite citruses? 7:40 Excellent review, of course!
Alexandria Fragrances' Smooth Sailing is very, very close to 40K. I'm not a fan of all of their work, but that one nails it.
Such a quality perfume and line but man all i pick up is baby wipes
Great video as always. Would be curious to hear your thoughts on some stuff from the brand "Mind Games".
Does it smell like Johnson baby powder (it’s a nostalgic smell for me)? I’ve heard it does
no.its smells like the good ol Nivea hand cream..most people here dont remember Nivea, but its like Nivea on steroids..I dont rate 40 knots above my 1-2 Xerjoffs,, which is Naxos and Erba Gold..
We need a torino 21 review
Victory Elixir next please!
pound of sugar, pina colada,coconut rum and sand mixed with alcohol..there
I know you don't review packaging but for the price of Xerjoff fragrances the packaging is real nice.
I am a big fan of ambre nuit. Haven t tried 40 knots but i m seeing the comparisons. Is it really similar?
If you haven’t already I’d love to hear your thoughts on Torino 22
I used to think that the "coca cola"-vibe that Roja Enigma has, was a somewhat unique blend. Then I smell the same thing in 40 knots.
I think it's the Aldehydes that Chanel uses that give you the remembrance.
The metallic notes of habanolide sound very similar to what I smell in Creeds Himalaya (That and it's super beautifully inky ambergris like scent)
Can’t decide if I like this fragrance or hate it. The performance is great, but that wax candle scent in the opening is throwing me off. Once that note dissipates it turns into a very enjoyable scent.
I have to give it another shot see how i feel about it now. I've had it for about 6 or 7 months and haven't worn it because i thought the metallic smell was overbearing and unpleasant, smelled like pen ink.
Fragrantica is a seas pit 😂😂 that got me 😂😂!! So true
Cess
Torino21 as the next fragrance!!!
Hey Aaron it's imposible to find your fragrance in canada. I'm a huge fan of ur reviewing style and knowledge and wanted to try ur fragrance, Any suggestions how I could get my hands on them?
I second this. I really want to get my nose on some of your work🦄 Maxaroma seems to always be out of stock 😢
stating that it doesnt have calone makes me want to try it ... hate the stuff. Not sure I would love it but will keep an eye out for a decant.
40 knots was why i got in to collecting parfume i just adore the smell :)
i have several samples to do, but so far 40 knots really ranks high for me. but most of them do. I'm finding the ones i can do without, but this is probably not one of them. i think la capitale is gorgeous. i'm not finished yet.
what does la capitale smell like
@@Ûntur like heaven. The Niche Fragrance channel has xerjoff reviews that I tend to agree with. There are a couple with La Capitale. I found the brand on his channel.
I adore 40 Knots. Easily my favorite fragrance that I own.
Please do a review on Amouage - Overture. It's my number 1 fragrance at the minute, and i'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
40 knots or Torino 21 or renaissance for summer?
Now I’d like to know this myself! I only have 40 Knots, out of those 3!
I favour renaissance ova torino 21.. Haven't tried 40 knots yet
Renaissance for me. It’s a masterpiece citrus. Torino 21 is also amazing but the spearmint takes the center stage.
40 knots is definitely one of my favorites.
Torino 21 next!
Aaron doesn’t like his blue with any green in them. For me personally this is the consummate “what are you wearing?” scent. I love it and I get compliments from both genders.
My favorite Xerjoff fragrance
First like and comment. Love your content 🙂
He called Fragrantica a cesspit!! 😂🤣 I love to hear it.
One of my problems is I'm allergic to cedar. So when I bought this it was a no-go for me. There's a very deep rich Coca-Cola note here with the woods that reminds me of my grandfather's wood shop which is a really nice thing. The problem everyone should know and I heard this from someone else and once I heard it it made so much sense. After the first hour to 2 hour wearing this you will wish you didn't smell like it anymore. This fragrance is straight up exhausting and the fact that it lasts as long as it does into the next day is even more annoying it's great for the first hour or two then you're just like okay I don't want to smell like this anymore. That's 40 knots. But do not blind by this, because when you think clean fresh you almost think something maybe more sporty but this it does remind me of the docs or a wood shop but it's very overpowering and it's borderline offensive. This will not be mass appealing and you have to really like this to buy a bottle. Trust me when I say get a sample
Can you review Polo Red Edt? I find it is really nice and quite slept on
This is in my top 5 and will be there till i die
I would love to hear your opinion on Prin perfumes 😌
I don't know which one to go with uden or 40 knots. 40 knots is a little feminine on the drydown
Kinda sad to see you don't deliver to Europe but you do deliver to the US...
Hello. We tried post Brexit to work with the EU. But customers would not pay the duties or taxes. If the company I am working with in the US opens a factory in the EU I will have a facility with in the EU. Then we can commence EU sales. Either that or if the UK and EU lower tariffs and taxes making it easier to sell to the EU then we will continue. But at present there are too many barriers and charges to make it worthwhile. I hope you understand., Thanks ATH
@@AaronTerenceHughes Thank you for your comment, that explains a lot.
You should show the bottle...
I love 40 knots, that being said this is not a hot humid summer day to me.
A cool summer night, or any other time of year.
In high heat its cloying and headache inducing for me.
Give my Y, BDC, Elysium, Torino21, etc etc etc. Not 40 Knots.
This smells so similar to Ambre Nuit to me.
ATH most of your frags are sold out here in the states. Do you plan on a restock?