Eau de Parfum2012
Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux
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Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux

An afternoon in a sunlit study, where the scent of citrus and flowers mixes with the rich earthiness of wood and spice.

4.65218 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
citrusrosepatchouliwoodywarm spicyearthy
Amber Aoud Absolue PrecieuxLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessHabit Rouge Eau de Parfum · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityEternal83% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak6%
Moderate8%
Long lasting18%
Eternal65%
SillageEnormous71% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate20%
Strong27%
Enormous43%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine27%
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Unisex46%
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Feminine27%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Roja Dove launched Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux in 2012 as an Oriental Floral fragrance that balances bright citrus with warm, spicy woods and rich florals. The composition opens with lime, lemon, and bergamot, creating a vibrant freshness before transitioning to the heart of rose de mai, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. At its core lies agarwood (oud), ambergris, saffron, and benzoin, all anchored by musk and oakmoss. This fragrance is neither overly assertive nor reticent; it occupies a middle ground where elegance meets warmth.

How to wear it

This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points. The bright top notes are fleeting, so allow it an hour for the warm base to fully emerge. It’s better suited for cooler weather, as the spicy and woody accords can feel heavy in warmer conditions.

Fig. 01 — Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux, Roja Dove

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03 · The nose

Roja Dove

The Professeur de Parfum

Roja Dove, born Roger Bird in 1956 in Sussex, was captivated by scent from childhood, later abandoning a medicine degree at Cambridge after a visit to the Guerlain boutique in Paris changed the course of his life.

170fragrances
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The Amber Aoud line

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.65/ 5 · 218 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 77%, disliked or hated by 3%.

Love77%
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OK3%
Dislike1%
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