ILM

Taking its name from the Arabic word for knowledge, 'Ilm from Xerjoff's K Collection is a tribute to the golden age of alchemy — that extraordinary period of intellectual and creative ferment during which the ancient worlds of East and West came together in pursuit of understanding the fundamental nature of matter and reality. The fragrance is conceived as a tribute to the power of knowledge itself: the transformative force that, when applied with skill and precision, can elevate the simplest of materials into something transcendent.

A seemingly simple yet meticulously curated fusion of notes, 'Ilm opens with Australian sandalwood and Thai Gurjum balsam — a warm, woody, gently balsamic accord that establishes the composition's quietly authoritative character. At the heart, ambergris and atlas cedar combine with the earthy sophistication of oakmoss to create a chord of considerable depth and texture. Amber anchors the drydown with resinous warmth, allowing the Laotian buaya oud to achieve its full, complex expression through the support of its carefully chosen companions. A Woody Oriental composition of remarkable concentration and impact.

Fragrance Family: Woody Oriental
Key Notes: Australian Sandalwood, Thai Gurjum Balsam, Ambergris, Atlas Cedar, Oakmoss, Amber
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: Unisex