2024
Encens Precieux
Jordi FernándezThe nose · 1 fragrances · also made Oud Cadenza (2024)Portrait →

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Van Cleef & Arpels  ·  Sold as unisex

Encens Precieux

The hush of a temple, where incense smoke rises in silent devotion, mingling with the warmth of spices and the subtle animalic undertones.

3.93222 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
ambersmokywarm spicyleatherbalsamicfresh spicy
Encens PrecieuxPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessGlow · AkroMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 4 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting60% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak3%
Moderate34%
Long lasting42%
Eternal18%
SillageModerate47% say strong or enormous
Intimate6%
Moderate47%
Strong43%
Enormous4%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine43%
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Unisex52%
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Feminine5%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2024, Encens Precieux by Van Cleef & Arpels is a creation by perfumer Jordi Fernández that blends smoky and warm spicy accords with a rich balsamic base. The fragrance opens with fresh and sweet notes, which quickly give way to the depth of amber and leather, creating an atmosphere that feels both ancient and modern. Encens Precieux captures the essence of a sacred ritual, where incense smoke intertwines with the warmth of spices and the subtle animalic undertones.

How to wear it

For best effect, apply Encens Precieux to pulse points and let it develop over an hour. The smoky top notes are fleeting but essential, while the warm base notes provide a lasting warmth that reads better close to skin.

Fig. 01 — Encens Precieux, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Designer Van Cleef & Arpels

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.93/ 5 · 222 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 18%.

Love44%
Like30%
OK8%
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