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Van Cleef & Arpels

Precious Oud

Perfumer: Amandine Clerc-Marie

2011UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10
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Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent resting on oud, sandalwood and vetiver, best suited to fall and winter evenings.

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How does it perform?

From 190 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

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.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Resinous

What does Precious Oud smell like?

It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, though it also gets votes for business and daily use. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, a light spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, jasmine and tuberose build a floral, powdery body. The base turns woody and resinous with oud, sandalwood and vetiver, while fruity and sweet tones soften the whole. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Iris
    • Jasmine
    • Tuberose
  3. Towards evening

    • Oud
    • Sandalwood
    • Vetiver

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Winter
  • 25%
    Spring
  • 12%
    Summer
  • Evening
    23%
  • Nighttime
    22%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    17%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026