Van Cleef & Arpels 2011 EDP

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Precious Oud

by Amandine Clerc-Marie

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Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Amandine Clerc-Marie. Precious Oud opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Incense, and settles into a heart of Jasmine and Tuberose. Van Cleef & Arpels's Precious Oud carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher: an oud fragrance where the oud is the least 'present' player. It's a love-it-or-hate-it take on Tom Ford's Black Orchid, but with a softer, more approachable edge. If you like your florals sweet and woody with a touch of a dark side, this might just be your jam.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Precious Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, intense character and often-noted fantastic longevity and sillage make it a bit much for the office. However, it excels in date nights and formal settings where its elegant, luxurious aura can truly shine. Some found it suitable for casual wear, especially in colder weather, given its comforting warmth.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Precious Oud opens with a fleeting spark of bergamot and pink pepper, quickly giving way to a rich, creamy white floral heart. Tuberose takes centre stage, heady and sweet, while a mysterious veil of incense weaves through alongside a subtle, well-behaved oud. The drydown settles into a warm, balsamic embrace, where the faint whisper of oud and amber adds a touch of grounded sophistication to the lingering floral sweetness.

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