325 community ratings

Al-Khatt

Name: Al-Khatt
Brand: Xerjoff

Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
325 ratings

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Xerjoff Al-Khatt is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet and spicy frame over a woody, resinous oud base.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 305 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.8 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Italian bergamot Jasmine sambac

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cashmeran

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

White oud

Siam benzoin Vanilla

Bangladeshian oud

Assam oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous

What does Al-Khatt smell like?

It lasts very strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out, while summer and the office come well behind. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though it can sit comfortably on either.

It opens with Italian bergamot and Jasmine sambac, with cashmeran at the heart. In the base, white oud, Bangladeshian oud and Assam oud lead, while Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften the woods. An animal edge also runs through the accords.