40 Knots vs Nostos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
40 KnotsChoose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
NostosChoose it for a marine and salty character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
40 Knots3/7
Nostos3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 40 Knots
- Community sentiment
- Nostos
- Longevity
- Nostos
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Nostos
- Versatility
- 40 Knots
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 40 Knots
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
40 KnotsXerjoffNostosL'ErbolarioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 4,947 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 14%Had 18%Want 68%
Category winner40 KnotsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
4,947 votes
29%Love
61%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerNostosMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNostos
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNostosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
marine83%
salty65%
green48%
aromatic30%
marine100%
salty77%
aromatic53%
aquatic30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both marine, salty and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Woody NotesCedarSaltSea waterGreen Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Sea waterSalt
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSalt and Sea water. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer98
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall17
Winter22
Day100
Night22
Category winner40 KnotsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#342
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#20,717
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winner40 KnotsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotXerjoff 40 Knots opens with a sharp flash of sea water and salty air before settling into polished cedar and warm amber. Contrary to its fresh aquatic branding, the scent sits heavy and sweet on skin, leaning closer to a glass of spiced cola than a breezy beach day. It wears best on cool spring evenings, seaside dinn…
Reviews →L'Erbolario Nostos hits the nose with direct sea water and harsh salt crystals right from the initial spray. This Italian creation bypasses the synthetic melon notes common in mass market nineties aquatics. Instead, it relies on a raw aromatic structure that feels like walking along a storm-swept coastal bluff. Marine…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 40 Knots or Nostos?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. 40 Knots is rated 4.27/5 from 4,947 votes; Nostos is rated 4.07/5 from 28 votes. Choose 40 Knots for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nostos for a marine and salty character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 40 Knots or Nostos?
They last about the same: Nostos 80/100, 40 Knots 79/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 40 Knots or Nostos?
Projection is very close: 40 Knots 68/100, Nostos 68/100 for sillage.
Do 40 Knots and Nostos smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, salty and aromatic accords. Common notes include Salt and Sea water.
Is 40 Knots or Nostos better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nostos is the stronger pick. For winter, 40 Knots is the stronger pick. Nostos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 40 Knots and Nostos?
40 Knots features Woody Notes, Cedar, Salt, Sea water and Green Notes. Nostos features Sea water and Salt.
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