How it smells
Main smell: white floral and woody. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, moves to tuberose and incense and dries down to agarwood (oud) and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels EDP in detail
Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Turath lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by woody and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and woody smells and notes like tuberose and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include jasmine and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
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Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €15. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Turath and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Soleil De Feu.
Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (10 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (8 shared notes), Tom Ford Soleil De Feu (8 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels come out?
It came out in 2011.
What is the best season for it?
Winter and fall.