Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe — cheaper alternatives

Xerjoff 'Ilm: released in 2023, oud, woody and animalic, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe?

The closest Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Mubarak — 81% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $350 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Xerjoff 'Ilm dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Xerjoff 'IlmProjection
1Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Mubarak81%about $15 (−96%)7h vs 8h7/10
2Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Jurrah80%about $20 (−94%)7h vs 8h8/10
3Khalis Oud Al Fakhir84%about $20 (−94%)7h vs 8h6/10
4Al Haramain Perfumes Obsessive Oudh79%about $10 (−97%)9h vs 8h7/10
5Khadlaj Perfumes Wild Indonesian Oud Pure79%about $35 (−90%)8h vs 8h8/10
  1. Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Mubarak — 81% scent match

    Showcases a concentrated woody and earthy character reminiscent of the complex oud depths in Xerjoff Ilm.

    It shares its oud, woody and animalic accords with Xerjoff 'Ilm, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 134 community ratings.

  2. Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Jurrah — 80% scent match

    Captures a similar earthy, balsamic intensity found in the heart of Xerjoff Ilm.

    It shares its oud, woody and fresh spicy accords with Xerjoff 'Ilm, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 105 community ratings.

  3. Khalis Oud Al Fakhir — 84% scent match

    Evokes the deep, resinous Laotian oud profile of Xerjoff Ilm with a rich, animalic warmth.

    It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Xerjoff 'Ilm, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 38 community ratings.

  4. Al Haramain Perfumes Obsessive Oudh — 79% scent match

    Presents a heavy, resinous woody aura in the same family as Xerjoff Ilm.

    It shares its oud, amber and fresh spicy accords with Xerjoff 'Ilm, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 29 community ratings.

  5. Khadlaj Perfumes Wild Indonesian Oud Pure — 79% scent match

    Delivers a potent woody and earthy presence reminiscent of the artisanal oud style in Xerjoff Ilm.

    It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Xerjoff 'Ilm, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 19 community ratings.

Which Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe is cheapest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Obsessive Oudh, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Xerjoff 'Ilm.

Which Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Obsessive Oudh, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Xerjoff 'Ilm.

Which Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe is closest to the original?

Khalis Oud Al Fakhir, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Dehn El Oud Mubarak saves you about $490 a year against Xerjoff 'Ilm. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Xerjoff 'Ilm dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Obsessive Oudh (9.2h) and Khadlaj Perfumes Wild Indonesian Oud Pure (8.0h) — 2 of 5.

Xerjoff 'Ilm notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-06.