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Precious Oud by Van Cleef & Arpels — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Precious Oud by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels· 2011

Precious Oud

7.4206Typically ~$70

Pink pepper and bergamot up top, drying down to sandalwood and oud.

FloralSweetWoodySpicyFruity

Perfumer: Amandine Clerc-Marie

Scent profile

Top notes

Pink pepper Bergamot

Heart notes

Tuberose Iris Jasmine

Base notes

Sandalwood Oud Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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