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Xerjoff 'Ilm
Xerjoff

'Ilm

Woody
Oud
Earthy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Smoky
2023 · unisex

Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for bold, maximalist compositions that prioritize raw material quality and often lean into unconventional territory. 'Ilm, released in 2023, is a dense, oud-centric fragrance built on a foundation of precious woods and resins.

The fragrance opens with Australian sandalwood and Gurjan balsam before Laotian oud takes center stage, supported by ambergris, Atlas cedar, and oakmoss in the heart. The woody, smoky, earthy character is sustained throughout, with amber and oud anchoring the dry down. This is a composition that doesn't shy away from animalic, slightly funky qualities, balancing the luminosity of sandalwood against deeply rooted oud and incense-like cedar.

'Ilm suits collectors drawn to contemplative, introspective scents that reward close attention. It's a fragrance for cool weather and intimate settings rather than casual daytime wear. If you gravitate toward mysterious, complex woody fragrances, explore The Mystic, The Cipher, and The Maverick.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Woody
100%
Oud
100%
Earthy
60%
Amber
80%
Warm Spicy
38%
Smoky
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Australian Sandalwood
Australian Sandalwood
Drier and more austere than Indian Mysore sandalwood, Australian sandalwood has a clean, milky woodiness without as much of the creamy sweetness. It's more sustainable than its Indian counterpart and used increasingly as a responsible alternative. Still deeply skin-like and warm, just with a slightly more transparent character.
Gurjan Balsam
Gurjan Balsam
Laotian Oud
Laotian Oud
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Atlas Cedar
Atlas Cedar
From the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria, Atlas cedar has a dry, pencil-shaving sharpness with a slightly smoky, resinous depth. More aromatic and peppery than Virginia cedar, with a cool, almost minty facet. A staple of classic masculine fragrances and the backbone of many chypre compositions.
Laotian Oud
Laotian Oud
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Laotian Oud
Laotian Oud
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match90% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Cipher78% match
Barely there. Never forgotten.

Airy, cool, abstract, almost invisible. Sheer musks, iso e super, ethereal woods.

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The Maverick78% match
You do what works for you. That's always been enough.

Fresh, bold, abstract, dry. Metallic notes, experimental musks, architectural woods with presence.

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The Mystic
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.
Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.
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Scent Profile
Woody100%
Oud100%
Earthy60%
Amber80%
Warm Spicy38%
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Xerjoff 'Ilm— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: 'Ilm is $16.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $16.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Xerjoff fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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$16.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Xerjoff 'Ilm smell like? +
Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for bold, maximalist compositions that prioritize raw material quality and often lean into unconventional territory. 'Ilm, released in 2023, is a dense, oud-centric fragrance built on a foundation of precious woods and resins. The fragrance opens with Australian sandalwood and Gurjan balsam before Laotian oud takes center stage, supported by ambergris, Atlas cedar, and oakmoss in the heart. The woody, smoky, earthy character is sustained throughout, with amber and oud anchoring the dry down. This is a composition that doesn't shy away from animalic, slightly funky qualities, balancing the luminosity of sandalwood against deeply rooted oud and incense-like cedar. 'Ilm suits collectors drawn to contemplative, introspective scents that reward close attention. It's a fragrance for cool weather and intimate settings rather than casual daytime wear. If you gravitate toward mysterious, complex woody fragrances, explore The Mystic, The Cipher, and The Maverick.
What are the notes in Xerjoff 'Ilm? +
Top: Australian Sandalwood, Gurjan Balsam, Laotian Oud. Heart: Ambergris, Atlas Cedar, Laotian Oud, Oakmoss. Base: Amber, Laotian Oud.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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