Oud Blanc
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Anne Flipo's 2020 contribution to Van Cleef's Collection Extraordinaire: a sweet, creamy white-oud built around a date-and-almond opening, an incense-rose heart, and a vanilla-musk-oud drydown. Often called Oud Ispahan's polished cousin at a friendlier price point.
This budget-friendly Middle Eastern gem is surprisingly complex, offering a sweet, warm embrace that often defies its price tag. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love a subtly oudy, saffron-tinged amber, though some find the opening a bit sharp and the blend inconsistent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 7% |
| Floral | 10% | 12% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 5% |
| Sweet | 31% | 32% |
| Warm | 15% | 20% |
| Woody | 21% | 14% |
| Earthy | 11% | 19% |
| Animalic | 15% | 19% |
| Fresh | 10% | 6% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The oud-vanilla-musk-incense composition is firmly cool-weather; community reviewers explicitly note the perfume can feel cloying in heat. Winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind; spring is plausible in cooler weeks; summer is uncomfortable.
Occasions
A sweet, polished oud-vanilla reads strongest for date and evening contexts. Office wear is plausible at conservative dosage given the polished VCA register; formal contexts welcome the warmth. Sport is a non-starter for any oud composition at this density.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sweet and resinous profile, combined with generally good projection for the price, makes it better suited for evenings or cooler weather. While some find it light enough for casual wear, its bold character might be a bit much for most office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Vanilla, Amber accords and Rose, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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