Fragrance comparison

40 Noeuds vs Salt Air

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 549 ratings analysed

4 wins

40 Noeuds

Xerjoff

4.15110 votes

Rank #11,649 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Salt Air

Demeter Fragrance

3.85439 votes

Rank #11,526 MarineSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

40 Noeuds takes 4 of 7 categories.

40 Noeuds
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Salt Air
Choose it for a marine and salty character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

40 Noeuds4/7

Salt Air3/7

Ratings & consensus: 40 Noeuds
Community sentiment: Salt Air
Longevity: 40 Noeuds
Sillage & projection: 40 Noeuds
Value for money: Salt Air
Versatility: 40 Noeuds
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Salt Air

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

40 NoeudsXerjoff

Salt AirDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

3.85/ 5 · 439 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winner40 NoeudsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

11%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

110 votes

24%Love

51%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

439 votes

Category winnerSalt AirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity40 Noeuds

Sillage40 Noeuds

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSalt AirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

marine88%

rose77%

salty65%

green53%

aromatic42%

marine100%

salty77%

aromatic53%

aquatic30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both marine, salty and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

RoseSaltSea waterGreen NotesWoodsy NotesCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sea waterSalt

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSalt and Sea water. Durations are only published for Salt Air, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall63

Winter26

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night22

Category winner40 NoeudsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex58

Women15

Men6

Unisex80

Women14

Casual 54%Work 31%Date 10%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#11,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Category winnerSalt AirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff 40 Noeuds opens with a sharp flash of salty sea water and dewy green notes before settling into a warm core of cedar and woodsy notes. A sweet, jam-like rose floats over the marine base, creating a sparkling coastal contrast that feels built for warm ocean air. Unlike traditional aquatic scents that rely heavi…

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Salt Air smells like standing on a coastal pier on an overcast morning. The first spritz delivers an upfront rush of cold sea water and coarse mineral salt. There is zero coconut syrup or tropical sunscreen here. Instead, you get a brisk oceanic breeze paired with a faint, clean soapy nuance that settles close to the …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 40 Noeuds or Salt Air?

40 Noeuds takes 4 of 7 categories. 40 Noeuds is rated 4.15/5 from 110 votes; Salt Air is rated 3.85/5 from 439 votes. Choose 40 Noeuds for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Salt Air for a marine and salty character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 40 Noeuds or Salt Air?

40 Noeuds lasts longest (40 Noeuds 77/100, Salt Air 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 40 Noeuds or Salt Air?

40 Noeuds projects furthest (40 Noeuds 70/100, Salt Air 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 40 Noeuds and Salt Air smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, salty and aromatic accords. Common notes include Salt and Sea water.

Is 40 Noeuds or Salt Air better for summer or winter?

For summer, 40 Noeuds is the stronger pick. For winter, 40 Noeuds is the stronger pick. 40 Noeuds suits daytime wear; Salt Air suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.