How it smells
The first thing you smell is blackcurrant syrup. The heart brings rose and narcissus. On the skin it settles into benzoin and incense. Overall it smells amber and floral.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
L'Or Noir notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Khadlaj L'Or Noir EDP in detail
L'Or Noir EDP comes from Khadlaj. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other Khadlaj perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by La Fede Oud For Glory, Hareem Al Sultan Blue and Shiyaaka Gold.
How far L'Or Noir spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by floral and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and floral smells and notes like rose and benzoin. Less obvious notes include jasmine sambac and caramel. Perfume fans rate it 4.11 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady. Base notes like benzoin and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits L'Or Noir
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
L'Or Noir dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Louis Vuitton Matiere Noire (8 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (5 shared notes), Khadlaj Oud Noir (11 shared notes) and Montale Paris Oud Edition (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is L'Or Noir unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is L'Or Noir expensive?
It is mid priced: about €44 in Europe.