The invention relates to an extractor hood (1) comprising a housing (2) with a fan (4) disposed therein and an extraction opening (8) for the entry of fumes into the extractor hood (1) on the bottom (6) of the extractor hood (1). The extractor hood (1) is characterized in that at least one air outlet gap (11) is provided on the top (12) of the extractor hood (1) in the edge region (10) of the extractor hood (1), said air outlet gap being adjacent to a surface (14) that is arched in the direction of the bottom (6) of the extractor hood (1).