Pink PepperOpens with
TuberoseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Precious Oud
The quiet confidence of stepping into a private library, where the scent of rich wood meets warm spices and delicate florals, creating an atmosphere that is both refined and enveloping.
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Precious OudPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessAgar Royal · ChopardMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Precious Oud by Van Cleef & Arpels, launched in 2011 and crafted by perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that marries the richness of oud with a delicate floral heart. The composition opens with pink pepper and bergamot, setting a vibrant stage for the tuberose and jasmine to take center stage. Incense adds a smoky depth, while agarwood (oud) provides a woody warmth that is further enhanced by sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver. Ambergris rounds out the base with an animalic touch, creating a scent that is both luxurious and intimate.
Apply Precious Oud with a light hand; its complex notes develop slowly but last throughout the day. The incense and oud provide longevity, making it ideal for a night out where you want a scent that evolves gracefully.
Fig. 01 — Precious Oud, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Amandine Clerc Marie
Grasse-born, Firmenich-trainedAmandine Clerc-Marie is a French perfumer born in Grasse, where her mother also worked in the perfume industry. She trained at ISIPCA and spent more than ten years working alongside Michel Almairac before joining Firmenich in 2011 as a senior perfumer.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 11%.