Oud Khôl
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser
Votes lean masculine
151 ratings
From your scent profile
Guerlain Oud Khôl is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs oud and leathery notes with moss and praliné.
Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.
How does it perform?
From 123 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
Only 49% of votes are positive.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
What does Oud Khôl smell like?
Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine to most, though it is classed as unisex.
Oud and leathery notes dominate, with moss laying an earthy base. Aldehydes sharpen the edges a little, while praliné softens the spicy, resinous mood with a touch of sweetness. The synthetic, animal and oriental accords keep it dense and dark.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 41%Winter
- 37%Autumn
- 16%Spring
- 6%Summer
- Evening30%
- Nighttime28%
- Casual21%
- Daytime11%
- Office10%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
48% matchFakhar Al Oud
Ard Al Zaafaran
48% matchEaglewood
House of Matriarch · 2016
48% matchAoud Cuir d'Arabie
Montale
45% matchPure Oud
Kilian · 2009
45% matchDark Aoud
Montale · 2011
45% matchOne Man Show Oud Edition
Jacques Bogart · 2014
44% matchOud Wood Intense
Tom Ford · 2017
44% matchThe Voice of the Snake
Gucci · 2019
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Last updated: October 26, 2026









