What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is amber and bergamot. The heart brings cedar and oakmoss. On the skin it settles into cashmeran and oakmoss. Overall it smells white floral and amber.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Al-Khat 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
Xerjoff Al-Khat EDP in detail
Al-Khat EDP comes from Xerjoff. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Al-Khat
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. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex.
Other Xerjoff perfumes
The house has 123 perfumes here, led by Erba Gold, Naxos and Torino 21.
Al-Khat for work or 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.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €221. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by amber and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and amber smells and notes like cedar and cashmeran. Less obvious notes include oud and oud. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
Al-Khat dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Kerosene Blackmail unisex (6 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (6 shared notes) and Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Kerosene Blackmail unisex starts from €87.
Questions people ask
When did Al-Khat come out?
It came out in 2012.
Is Al-Khat unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.