Xerjoff 2023 EDP

U ££ Acquired

'Ilm

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff 'Ilm is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Chris Maurice. 'Ilm opens with Balsam, Sandalwood, and Oud, settles into a heart of Cedar, Oakmoss, and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Amber. Xerjoff's 'Ilm carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

'Ilm is a wild ride, a proper beast for oud lovers that polarises opinion. Some find it a tame, almost fruity oud, while others find it aggressively animalic-and-challenging. Definitely not for beginners, but those with an 'acquired taste' will find it intriguing.
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'Ilm Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Oud47%
Balsam29%
Sandalwood24%
Heartas listed
Ambergris38%
Oakmoss33%
Cedar29%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, animalic oud profile, 'Ilm is too bold for an office setting. It's best suited for formal evenings or dates where its unique character can make a statement, though some find it light enough for casual wear. Its animalic leanings make it completely unsuitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

This is oud, loud and proud, right from the first sniff. The initial hit is pure Laotian oud with its distinct animalic and woody nuances. As it settles, you get hints of a creamy sandalwood and the resinous warmth of gurjun balsam. Cedar and oakmoss emerge in the heart, adding an earthy, almost mossy depth. It’s a linear scent, all about that powerful oud, with a golden amber holding court in the dry down.

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