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Precious Oud
Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud Eau de Parfum is a rich, woody oriental that centres on oud while keeping a polished, refined character. Launched in 2011 and made in France, it opens with a crisp, peppery brightness before settling into a deep and resinous warmth that feels both earthy and luminous.
The opening has a lively spiced freshness, which softens quickly into a heart of white floral depth. A tuberose richness sits alongside a sheer, creamy jasmine and a thread of smoky incense, giving the middle of the fragrance a sense of glow rather than sweetness. As it develops, the woods and amber take over, bringing a dry, balsamic depth and a faintly animalic warmth that lingers on the skin.
Strong in projection and long lasting in wear, this is a fragrance that announces its presence in a room and stays with the wearer through the day. Its balance of richness and restraint suits evenings and special occasions as naturally as more professional settings, and it carries well into cooler months when the deeper accords feel most at home. Worn in spring or summer, it still has enough airiness to feel composed rather than heavy.
Presented as an eau de parfum in a 75ml bottle from Van Cleef & Arpels.
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