What does it smell like?
It smells mostly oud and woody. Laotian oud and gurjan balsam at the top, laotian oud and ambergris in the middle and laotian oud and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
'Ilm 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
A closer look at Xerjoff 'Ilm EDP
'Ilm EDP is made by Xerjoff. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
'Ilm for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by woody and animalic. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and woody smells and notes like laotian oud and laotian oud. Less obvious notes include Australian sandalwood and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, 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.
'Ilm price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €230. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Layton Exclusif but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Turath.
Perfumes that smell like 'Ilm
Similar picks to try: Ahmed Al Maghribi Zumar (3 shared notes), Ahmed Al Maghribi Patchouli (3 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Layton Exclusif (3 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (3 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did 'Ilm come out?
It came out in 2023.
Is 'Ilm unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.