Oud Blanc
Perfumer: Anne Flipo
Votes lean feminine
225 ratings
From your scent profile
Van Cleef & Arpels Oud Blanc is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.
How does it perform?
From 193 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Creamy
Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Oud Blanc smell like?
Date gives a sweet opening, then Turkish rose absolute, frankincense and oud take the heart. Vanilla and white musk soften the base. The overall feel is floral and gourmand, with spicy, woody and powdery touches in a creamy texture.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer is rarely chosen. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Kelsey Berwin Al Mazyoona and Parfums de Marly Athalia have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Date
First hours
- Turkish rose absolute
- Frankincense
- Oud
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- White musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 36%Winter
- 20%Spring
- 8%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening29%
- Nighttime28%
- Casual21%
- Daytime12%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
54% matchAl Mazyoona
Kelsey Berwin
52% matchPerfect Tobacco
S.T. Dupont · 2019
49% matchBelle Âme
Les Abstraits · 2022
48% matchPathos
Lyora · 2024
48% matchAthalia
Parfums de Marly · 2016
48% matchThe Bewitching Yasmine
Penhaligon's · 2017
47% matchAmber Empire
Atkinsons · 2015
46% matchKenzo Amour
Kenzo · 2006
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Last updated: October 26, 2026