Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
White Floral
100%
Woody
96%
Amber
94%
Tuberose
85%
Warm Spicy
73%
Balsamic
73%
Oud
72%
Animalic
66%
Patchouli
61%
Smoky
58%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Woody, and Amber) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With White Floral, Woody, Amber, and Tuberose among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With White Floral, Woody, Amber, and Tuberose among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Precious OudbyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Precious Oudwas launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Amandine Clerc-Marie. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Incense and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vetiver.Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Precious Oud – is a new fragrance in the collection that encompasses six editions so far:It is one of the most precious fragrances that join this collection and it was created by perfumer Amandine Marie, whose teacher/tutor was perfumer Michel Almairac. Her wish was to accentuate oud as ingredient and to combine it with floral elements.Top notes of this perfume is enriched with sparks of bergamot combined with insolent pink pepper. A heart abounds with jasmine and tuberose petals wrapped in intense incense on a base created of precious woody chords of patchouli, oud, vetiver and sandalwood along with warm amber trail.Fragrance Van Cleef and Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Precious Oud arrives in a classic flacon, shaped like previous fragrances of the Extraordinaire collection, created of glass with a dark, cylindrical stopper.The fragrance hits the shelves in September 2011, as 75ml EDP for about 130 EUR.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Precious Oud office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.