Fragrance comparison

Nostos vs 40 Noeuds

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Nostos

L'Erbolario

4.0728 votes

Rank #20,717 MarineSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

40 Noeuds

Xerjoff

4.15110 votes

Rank #11,545 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

40 Noeuds takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Nostos3/7

40 Noeuds4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostosL'Erbolario

40 NoeudsXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 14%Had 18%Want 68%

4.15/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winner40 NoeudsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

65%Love

11%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNostosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNostos

Sillage40 Noeuds

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNostosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

salty77%

aromatic53%

aquatic30%

woody100%

marine88%

rose77%

salty65%

green53%

aromatic42%

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

Sea waterSalt

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseSaltSea waterGreen NotesWoodsy NotesCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea water and Salt. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall17

Winter22

Day100

Night22

Spring87

Summer100

Fall63

Winter26

Day100

Night74

Category winner40 NoeudsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men26

Unisex58

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winner40 NoeudsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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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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, Nostos or 40 Noeuds?

40 Noeuds takes 4 of 7 categories. Nostos is rated 4.07/5 from 28 votes; 40 Noeuds is rated 4.15/5 from 110 votes. Choose Nostos for a marine and salty character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 40 Noeuds for a woody and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostos or 40 Noeuds?

Nostos lasts longest (Nostos 80/100, 40 Noeuds 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostos or 40 Noeuds?

Projection is very close: 40 Noeuds 70/100, Nostos 68/100 for sillage.

Do Nostos and 40 Noeuds smell similar?

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

Is Nostos or 40 Noeuds better for summer or winter?

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