Carrera (original)
meets 40 Knots.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Cedar
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Carrera Carrera (original)Concentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Xerjoff 40 KnotsConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Italy |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 1988 | 2012 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · fresh spicy · woody | woody · marine · salty |
| Notes unique to this record | Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander, Rosemary, Ginger, Anise, Cloves, Jasmine, Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Leather | Woody Notes, Salt, Sea water, Green Notes |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.77 · 150 votes | 3.94 · 3,054 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.12 · 162 votes | 2.71 · 3,204 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Carrera (original)
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
40 Knots
Concentration unspecified on official page · US listing
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Aqua (water), Bht, Benzyl alcohol, Carvone, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Citronellol, Cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Alpha-terpinene, Terpineol, Pinene, Terpinolene, Beta-caryophyllene, Rose ketones
Source: Xerjoff official US product ingredient list · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and marine direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.