Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels for women

Precious Oud Van Cleef & Arpels for women

main accords
white floral
woody
amber
tuberose
warm spicy
balsamic
oud
animalic
patchouli
smoky

Perfume rating 4.06 out of 5 with 1,136 votes

Precious Oud by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. Precious Oud was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Amandine Clerc-Marie. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Incense and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vetiver.

Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Precious Oud – is a new fragrance in the collection that encompasses six editions so far:

It is one of the most precious fragrances that join this collection and it was created by perfumer Amandine Marie, whose teacher/tutor was perfumer Michel Almairac. Her wish was to accentuate oud as ingredient and to combine it with floral elements.

Top notes of this perfume is enriched with sparks of bergamot combined with insolent pink pepper. A heart abounds with jasmine and tuberose petals wrapped in intense incense on a base created of precious woody chords of patchouli, oud, vetiver and sandalwood along with warm amber trail.

Fragrance Van Cleef and Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Precious Oud arrives in a classic flacon, shaped like previous fragrances of the Extraordinaire collection, created of glass with a dark, cylindrical stopper.

The fragrance hits the shelves in September 2011, as 75ml EDP for about 130 EUR.

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Pros

Pros

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Classy and sophisticated scent
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Well blended and balanced fragrance
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Clean and wearable oud fragrance
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Soft to moderate projection
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Delicate and lovely scent
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Great alternative to Tom Ford's Black Orchid
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Lasts around six hours
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A unique and quirky fragrance
Cons

Cons

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May not be suitable for those who prefer bitter or distinctive oud scents
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May not meet expectations for true raw or synthetic oud enthusiasts
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Oud note may be too disguised for some oud lovers
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Similar to Tom Ford's Black Orchid, but with less depth and character
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May be too sweet for some people's tastes
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No clear category, may not suit specific fragrance preferences
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Not as great as the more expensive alternatives like Velvet Gardenia or Black Orchid
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Performance may not be strong enough for some occasions or preferences

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Top Notes

Pink Pepper
Bergamot

Middle Notes

Tuberose
Incense
Jasmine

Base Notes

Agarwood (Oud)
Sandalwood
Patchouli
Ambergris
Vetiver

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Perfume longevity:3.48 out of5.

Perfume sillage:2.57 out of4.

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shokravee

dudes & dudettes,
i thought i was tripping, kept thinking to myself where is this strong black orchid coming from? did i accidentally hug someone wearing it? nope. it's this mfkr right here, the drydown is STRONGLY resemblant of black orchid. how does the opening smell like? almost plasticy white florals, not indolic, mostly sweet milky/creamy tuberose that's borderline dated, close to going into the fracas direction with lots of western-style oud. it was a bit much for me, which is why i didn't bother thinking about it too much until i started getting black orchid just to come here and notice that other people have also gotten that from this.

Ayman Abdelhameed

I don't know where this sweetness is coming from?

lolllee2nd

Precious Ous is a lovely, softly spicy floral. This is my first Ous perfume so I can't say how Oud-y it is but I do get a fragrant, ambery wood note that is warm and cozy. To me it has a nice fuzzy almost leather scent like soft cashmir and smooth leather (I know those notes aren't listed its just an impression I get), which I like because I've wanted a cozy warm scent but haven't found a fragrance with cashmir or leather notes that I can stand. Precious Oud has that feel for me. It's really a well blended scent that I really like. It reminds me more of Ralph Lauren Woman Intense, rather than Black Orchid, though far softer, lighter, and less overpoweringly sweet in the florals. The only draw back is the very low projection and longevity on me. It fades within minutes to a close skin scent that I can only smell close to my wrist. After a few hours, it's completely gone. I expect better performance for the price. I'm glad I tried it, my sample spray will get used, but I doubt I'd splurg on a full sized bottle.

Update: so I wore this to work and wow the compliments! Something about Precious Oud works really well with my chemistry. It definately has more projection than I thought. I had people chasing me down the hall wondering if I was the source of the wonderful scent trail they'd been hunting down. I like it a lot but others love this on me. I've never ever gotten compliments like thus for a scent. I'm putting a full bottle on my wish list.

Jujas

After sampling (and purchasing) several fragrances from Van Cleef & Arpels, I’ve become totally enamored. From Bois Doré (my favorite), Rose Rouge, Orchidee Vanille and now, Precious Oud; their exceptional level of craftsmanship, seamless blending and use of quality ingredients sets them FAR apart from other houses, imo.

Rather than finding myself hit with a synthetic bomb that lasts longer than life itself, I was most pleasantly surprised by the elegance and subdued gracefulness of Precious Oud. Which I almost didn’t sample due to my aversion to Oud in other fragrances, which unfortunately tends to pull rather like petrol or burned tires on my skin.

This one is quite the exception. A perfect harmony of notes that, while giving complexity and depth, allow for a certain lightness which I love! Combined with a touch of sweetness, a restrained smokiness and spicy tuberose I absolutely agree with 9Æ below me; this is very much giving L’Interdint Rouge meets Black Orchid but drops the truffle / earthy vibes. A perfect comparison, indeed!

This is most definitely a perfect place to start for someone interested in Oud; another masterpiece by
VC&A!

Lulubelle

I absolutely adore this perfume. I usually wear Tom Ford Black Orchid, Elizabeth and James Nirvana, Reminiscence Oud and mix a little of Reminiscence Patchouli Elixir, Nagchouli, and in the summer I’ll sometimes wear my old school favorite Marine scent, Calvin Klein Escape. I believe for the cost of Van Cleef and Arpels, Precious Oud, this perfume is FABULOUS! I get as many compliments on Precious Oud as I do my Black Orchid. To me, both have the same lasting power and sillage. I love both equally and they are a little different. I do love the Oud power in both and the dry down is just as fabulous as the initial scent.

LSAUG

I left a very disappointed review here not that long ago. Then a nice perfume friend that I met here said that some Vancleef & Arpels perfumes need to sit and rest and not be tested right away after they are received in the mail. Then I read the review below and thought maybe I was WAY OFF on this one. The first time I wore (test) this I got Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Intense. I was convinced that this was just another grapey over sweet tuberose perfume. A dime a dozen in this game, right? Well, my decant of Precious Oud has set around for a week now. I was planning on giving it away, so convinced was I that it smelled like Gucci Guilty Pour Femme Intense but what a difference a week makes. Now I am getting this beautiful and realistic tuberose w/ the slightly mentholated nuances that come from the real flower. The incense in the heart is subtle, not overbearing. It lends a gentle warmth to the overall composition. I do get the comparisons to TF Black Orchid but only mildly. TF Black Orchid for me is way to earthy and almost like sludge (I've tested it twice) For me Precious Oud does this type of scent in a much more appealing way. I agree w/ Lost in Scent review Precious Oud is tuberose front and center and sideways. And while I get the mentholated bit in the beginning it does go away and becomes more of a night blooming tuberose as the perfume goes along. Subtle spices and woods give it warmth and lean it a bit unisex IMO. This is really, really good interpretation of tuberose and if you love tuberose, you should give it a test. But Don't make the same mistakes I did. #1 Don't expect a heavy OUD note, this perfume is slightly woody, the above accords are a bit deceptive. #2 Let this perfume rest, before trying it out. I still am shocked at what a difference it made. I have never had this happen before. Usually perfumes smell to me pretty much the same when I get them. I may pick up a little difference from time to time, but it is miniscule. Here the change was a complete 180. I am still in a state of shock. I would say Precious Oud reminds me of Givenchy Organza. Not a dupe but that perfume has a big tuberose w/ subtle warming spices and woods. Precious Oud is woodier and deeper. Organza is more floral w/ peony, gardenia etc... But they both have the same dominate tuberose supported by warmth. Again, let this beauty rest before trying. It did a 180 on me.

Edit: 12/15/23. Boy this perfume really shifts. My husband and are exploring this again (letting it rest longer) and this wonderfully balsamic white floral has risen up to shock both of us with its divine beauty. Full bottle worthy. Unisex. My husband is wearing this now. Smells DIVINE on him. Compliments my chilly cold jasmin molinard beautifully. White florals soaked in a mysterious and delicious balsamic accord. Addictive seductive and divine. A huge LOVE ❤️ upgrade. Tip let this bottle/decant rest for at least a week before trying.

Hellämieli

This is Coca-Cola!

Lost~In~Scent

This is one that you need to let it sit and mature for a while. No one shot reviews here, it has gotten on the purpl lux train, but 8 mls, in an open container doesn't smell like a bottle that has sat on your shelf for a year or more- so bear that in mind. Does it remind me of Black Orchid? Yes, but only in a general sense. Maybe cousins 3 times removed, def no earthy truffle. I like this a lot, not what I was expecting and that's a good thing. No, I don't get why oud is in the name because if I get the accord at all it's really just a wood note. It's an ambery tuberose with some sweetness and spices. Tuberose front, center, sideways and tuberose, if you know all its facets is sweet. This is night blooming, not green or mentholated tuberose and it's luscious with those base notes and top notes only in the supporting roles. Inscense in the background but not a head shop smell, just a vague spiced scent. Like all VC&A scents, they are well structured, easy to wear and good quality ingredients. No synthetic after smell regardless of the fact that, yes, all perfumes are mostly synthetic these days. But this one was conceived before the major ambroxan craze of 2015, so you don't get that "something smells wrong and itchy here" feeling. It does go skin scent after about 3 hours but if you hug someone they will appreciate it. Tasteful and elegant, easy to wear. Timeless and only gets better with age.

Toobhai

1. Most wearable oud named fragrance!
2. It's Not what would you think of oud on a perfum Specially the one u see on middle easten countless oud scents.
3. It's blended nicely regardless the weather or place your in even if you don't like oud/agar wood there's is a lot of chance that you gone like this scent as your first and last oud scent! 😊

zebra782

Slowly but surely becoming one of my favorite fragrances, the white flowers are mixed so well with oud and the result is absolutely intoxicating...!!

Enrium

Precious Oud is another high-quality Van Cleef & Arpels scent, but it doesn't feature any discernable oud. A creamy, sweet, woody floral, it is bold but not obtrusive. I get the resemblance to TF Black Orchid, but this is a more muted, refined, elegant version that doesn't feature the infamous truffle note. It has its own identity however, and is made with high-quality ingredients.

PO opens with creamy white florals; sweet, clean and not too bold. There is a little pink pepper up top. The smoky incense follows, adding a nice counterpoint to the florals. It is slightly balsamic and sweet here.

The woody-amber accord develops as PO progresses, with the incense note moving into a central role. The florals give an underlying sweet creaminess, but it is all about the woody notes and churchy incense here. A little patchouli adds some earthiness.

It fades to a sweet, musky skin scent with balsamic incense remaining, becoming very dry as it fades. Sillage is moderate and longevity is long-lasting. It is made for cold weather.

An elegant, unisex woody-amber scent punctuated with smooth florals, PO is another beautiful composition from an underrated perfume house. Excellent from top to bottom with some unexpected elements, I really loved this. Precious Incense. 4.5/5.

zebra782

The resemblance to Black Orchid is very minimal here, Precious Oud like all VC&A fragrances seem to showcase the quality of the ingredients used to create the fragrance, the white flowers beautifully cover that animalic ambergris+oud combo to a perfect balance, longevity is decent and it doesn't scream too loudly which is something I find associated with classy fragrances and this is no exception.

Again Fragrantica got something wrong here, this is not female specific targeted fragrance, this is unisex, it smells unisex, and it is even referred to in the VC&A website as unisex, so I don't know where Fragrantica got their information from.

Just don't go buying this expecting that it will be an alternative to Black Orchid, that one is thick, heavy, sweet and resinous, and can be smelled from a mile away, things which are not present here.

ajibola

really good fragrance, sweet and woody, definitely more unisex than feminine imo

violeteme

A softened Black Orchid.

zind

I think this is nice! Opening is citrusy. Quite the blast of tuberose, but after a while I smell the jasmine too. All of this is surrounded by the more masculine basenotes. I don't find it very oudy. Smells both clean and dirty, both masculine and feminine. It's a little schizo, pulls in both directions. Smells much stronger on my sweater than my skin. I was intruiged after smelling the bottle a few times, but a skin test showed that this is not something I need. I wouldn't mind receiving it as a gift though!

Update: I may have changed my mind. It's the next day and I can clearly smell it on me still. It's gorgeous and I kind of want a bottle now.. 🫠

Tato Chkhenkeli

Tom Ford - Black Orchid cover. Nice cover version. I love it and I will buy it

Tilds

THIS. I tried it by chance today because I’ve been on the hunt lately for a good oud perfume. It’s not your typical pure oud perfume, you can smell it in the mix but it’s not the most prominent. This is definitely a tuberose scent, and It’s not a super unique fragrance either, the moment I sprayed it on I knew I’ve smelled similar before, however it is so beautifully blended I don’t even care! It’s such a beautiful scent, smells expensive, sophisticated and feminine. The oud and incense give it a vintage twist without it smelling like an old lady. Not the greatest longevity but I loved it so much throughout the day that it’s definitely made its way on my “to buy” list.

Loui81

Please read this: I value my perfume collection very much, but some of the perfumes are missing the cap - so if you have emptied your perfume, I will be very happy and grateful if I can ask for your cap (size 75 ml)
Please send me a PM - Thank you.

Sniffathon

Not for me but I can see the appeal and also the comparisons to Black Orchid. This is strong and a little old woman-y. The opening is reminiscent of cola but the heavier notes bloom through quickly. I was expecting an oud fragrance but this is more precious with the oud (pun intended!).

lda

I do not get the comparison to Black Orchid at all. I tried testing them both on my skin to see how they compare next to each other. Precious Oud is creamy, balmy, sweet, floral and the oud is almost undetectable. Perfect if you want an oud fragrance, but you actually can't stand oud. It is inoffensive and easy to wear. Precious, yes, and a true crowd pleaser.

Black Orchid is the opposite of Precious Oud. It is edgy, sharp, strong, bold, complicated and truly one of a kind.

I would however enjoy wearing Precious Oud more than Black Orchid, which actually hurts my nose, even though I love how special it is.

Pusteblumchen

LOVE this scent.
It opens freshly and goes down powdery and soft.
Silage is excellent and it stays on clothes so you may wash them often.
For me an all-year scent.

tovasignature

I thought I could never expunge Black Orchid from my skin and memory, well Precious Oud takes vile scent to another level. I tried and hated it. I gave it to my daughter; she tried and hated it too. It smelled awful on both of us. I don't know if I got a bad batch or maybe it's really that bad. It smells like wet rotten wood on my daughter and me. I get no floral tuberose or sweetness. I LOVE most of the Van Cleef line, but this was an abomination.

Freedomlover

If you like sweet fragrances... You'd is definitely unisex.... Not just for women... I love it....

zebra782

This is the kind of fragrance that will grow on you slowly, very slowly.

You have got to give it time, you can't just test and form an opinion on it right away, I bought a decant and kept testing it for some time, but I finally came to terms with it.

This is the one that got me into the floral fragrances, you have to give absolutely zero f*cks, and rock it like the cool person that you think you are for it to work if you're a man, because this is pretty floral.

stalal

Very strong tuberose from start to finish.

upk

The fresh punch of bergamot and pink pepper, the floral scent of jasmine and tuberose, and the smoky scent of incense combine them elegantly. Woody feeling such as agarwood, sandalwood, vetiver gradually comes out and it is an adult sweetness.

MGS_1

If u want a lighter version From tf black orchid

EllaShops

Candy floss and sugary sweets wrapped in a big warm patchouli blanket.

I was looking for something refined and elegant to replace "First" EDP which is harder to find.
This is not it.

h_fallata

Oud ? What Oud ?!

Taniko

If you want to like Black Orchid by Tom Ford but it's too much for you ,try this one out. BO gives me a headache but this one More wearable. Longevity is perfect on my skin.

tessture

I'm not getting the Black Orchid vibe on this one. It goes on like a hugely obnoxious loud 80s tuberose patchouli stinker, but dries quickly to a more moderate version of same. Dries almost too fast, too, into a mere skin scent. I get tuberose perfume, a bergamot-freshened, coldcream note, 80s scented face powder…I don't like it by any means, but it's not a scrubber. For some, this will be fabulous. I just really dislike it on myself. Dry down is just so powdery and slightly brittle, like perfumed leather that is crumbling into dust with age. eh. Pass for me.

takema

This is a sample I don't see turning into a full bottle in my collection for a couple reasons. Number one it seems to give me a headache. Fragrances don't often affect me this way, even very strong ones. But, I have worn it three times and developed a headache each time. So if you are someone who gets headaches from fragrances tread lightly with this one.

The other reason is, it has a lot of similarity to Black Orchid. Black Orchid smells much better on my skin, and the travel spray I have will last forever because I have to be in a very specific mood to wear it...and one spray is more than enough.

Now, if you like certain facets of Black Orchid, but find it cloying and/or overwhelming, Precious Oud might be a good alternative. It is softer, it doesn't project nearly as much and after 2-3 hours it's just a bit more than a skin scent. It is not nearly as sweet, it is still alot of patchouli and incense, but not as dense. The longevity is ok, I find it projects fairly well for a couple hours then stays close to the body for a few more hours. It's not going to last morning to night, but will easily last an evening/night out.

This is a fragrance with a sexy and mysterious feel to it. Great for a night out. I find it pretty unisex. I would find it equally suitable for men or women. I have only worn it in fall and winter, so I can't speak to how it behaves in the heat, but I wouldn't try it myself, because it is already headache inducing for me.

I love the VC&A Collection Extrordinaire bottle (I have a couple of the other fragrances). The are simple, classic and beautiful and feel like they are great quality.

okamikiera

It's Si for people who don't want to wear Si. No notes in common, but it's a classy, long-lasting, light, feminine woods and gold juice. Precious Oud is not really an oud; it's tempered by white florals into something more elegant and domesticated. On the other hand though, the combination is rather sweet and pungent. I definitely agree with the reviews that this doesn't feel like perfume so much as your own skin. It's very classy and sexy, but I prefer a drier, spicier woods.

e.donaldson

Three friends purchased different fragrances from the Van Cleef Collection. I bought Precious Oud. It is beautiful. After spending a lot of money between us, we wafted out of the boutique ready to take on the world, our heads held high. I usually wait for at least a day to see how the perfume dries down on my skin before purchase. This time I didn't. Two days later the three of us complained to each other that both the longevity of our individual fragrances and the sillage were poor. After less than a month I've used half the bottle trying to enjoy this gift to myself. Sadly one of the most disappointing perfume purchases I've made. I'll keep hunting for a new signature!

miles178

i didn´t like wearing it during the cold winter weather but try it when it´s warm outside ... that pleasant, light sweetness opens up very nicely ... it´s even more interesting during the warmer days (am careful to say hot days,´cause it could be cloying).

fullbottleworthy

Yikes! I thought maybe I would snag a bottle because I've heard good things about this, I really like this perfume line, and I love Black Orchid. But this is awful. It's like the worst dupe of Black Orchid I could imagine. There is none of the richness of Black Orchid, none of the character, and none of the charm. It gave me an instant headache and I washed it off after about 20 minutes. Think of Black Orchid with a dose of added chemicals. I am thanking my lucky stars I found a sample of this first and did not blind buy. Take my advice- just buy Black Orchid! Also.... oud??? What oud? There is no oud to be found here. I adore oud, and of course I prefer the real stuff and I have some insanely potent, pure, high quality oud oil, but I also appreciate synthetic oud and I don't mind it at all. But there is no oud here!

ayken

F@@ing good and i absolutely love it, yes like many say this smells like tm black orchid but it doesn't at the same time, why you ask? i feel a scent of tuberose in it. this here my guys is savoury and almost dreamy and creamy, leathery smooth like all cleefs perfumes imo, it is beautiful. and I really do want to buy it but i think if i already get the black orchid one i wont be missing out. maybe i will come back to it later in life when i get tired of b o

coming back to it some minutes later i have to change my mind this would compliment my skin better than black orchid because it has that crowd pleasing lovely sweetness to it that black orchid doesnt have i think that alone is a great reason to buy this, this is the sweeter version of tom ford b orchid. i would actually think of buying it

nikolludas

I love this fragrance! Soft, sweet, and warm. very comforting, cozy, and sensual. Very similar to a black orchid, but for me, it is better. I like a black orchid on men where it's very warm and rich, but when I wear it I get some tea notes, it smells only like tea on me I don't get anything else. Not that i don't like tea notes I'm just confused because there are no tea notes in it, and I was expecting something warm and more tasty from BO. But, back to PO, this is everything I wanted and expected from BO, everything BO doesn't project on my skin I get from PO. it's very classy, elegant, and smells really PRECIOUS.

I have a question: does anybody know what that numbers under the under n° represent?

alberto1964

Excellent purchase, elegant perfume, of great impact, longevity and sillage, really unisex. Highly recommended.

Fischer84

When I first tried this at Sephora, I instantly thought it was a copy of Black Orchid. I went over to the Tom Ford section with my test strip to compare them side by site, and at this point I could pick out some noticeable differences. Precious Oud is inspired by Black Orchid, but not a direct copy. The difference (in a nutshell) is that Precious Oud is sweeter, and Black Orchid is earthier and woodier. Apart from that they are both two branches on the same tree. It's almost like you're smelling two versions of the same perfume, one for women (Precious Oud) and one for men (Black Orchid).

All that said, I happen to think both of these are fantastic scents.

Foxysardar

Short Review

If a woman is afraid of trying Oud just because its too masculine then i suggest you start your oud journey with Precious oud - Tuberose and Jasmine blended so well with western oud - It's unisex however leaning more on Feminine Side - 8.5/10

redskyatnight

All I get is...sexy bubblegum? No oud, not much really going on here. It's nice though, so I'll work on my sample and see if my impression changes on another day.

Pempipot

Another disappointment from this house and line.
Very nice scent but incredibly volatile: no sillage, no projection, minimum longevity. Must have been reformulated because I read it used to be quite different. It's quite a pity, it could have been a totally classy piece of work.

Freedomlover

Precious oud for me much better fresher and sweet delicious fragrance.. Heavenly and definitely unisex....
Black orchid literally makes me want to be sick.... And terrible headache...

Duskfall

As has been stated by almost everyone, Precious Oud smells like a more airy and clean version of TF Black Orchid. I personally might like PO better because it's less moody, but I'm still not very enthusiastic about it.

PO or BO? Do you want the clean oud or do you want the truffle? You can't go wrong with either of them if you're looking for something in this vein. Both have a decent performance. That Tom Ford bottle is pretty damn nice, though...

AnnaThePerfumeFreak

I totally go nuts over Collection Extraordinaire and I am a proud owner of most of these gems. They're unique, classy and have an attitude.

HOWEVER, Precious Oud....

First of all, it has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with oud. Sadly.
Second, tuberose. WHY ???!!
Third, Black Orchid in the transparent bottle. My nose can't stand Black Orchid.
Last but not least, I am not sure I explain myself clearly, but it actually induces in me kind of an acid reflux feelings?


And the worst is yet to come - I blind-bought it.

Freddie Mercury

I don't know why Oud is listed on the notes list, this does not smell like oud at all. it's a blatant copy of Black Orchid by Tom Ford. This fragrance is Black Orchid for the person who plays it safe
★★☆☆☆

saatwik

Loads of tuberose a la Serge Lutens with only a hint of the most pleasant oud you'll ever smell, followed by a creamy sandalwood facet that gets stronger as the fragrance dries down. Projection is moderate and longevity is pretty good. Projection - 5/10, longevity - 7/10.

cocofluff

I have a travel spray of this beauty. I was concerned about a huge strong fragrance that would project quite a bit, but it's so not! It's lovely and wearable. Both the oud and tuberose are tamed, relaxed and friendly. Very wearable oud. It definitely has a "precious" vibe because it is so delicate and lovely. -

Polinka

Hmm I don't know. This is a specific kind of fragrance with oud and it really reminds me of something. For now I wouldn't buy something like that. It's too loud for no reason

Kimutis

Very sweet one, a little bit oldstylish, not for summer - to heavy. Fits for coctail night. But nothing special at all.

Mathilde88

This is a nice one, but for me it's a little expencive for what it is. I smell the ja mine and the incence and get a vintage wibe from this perfume, but there was a sharpness to it that I didn't like as much, so I sold this one. I much prefer Bronze Goddess Eau de parfume to this. I get a similar wibe between those two.

Andy the Frenchy

Elegant sweet rose-centered fragrance. Oud is just a subtle supporting note here.

This fragrance has been accurately labelled for women, as I really cannot imagine a man wearing this one.
Highly recommended for 30+ women, best in Fall and Winter evenings.

miriamcarothers

Entirely too sweet. My husband called it “pretty but unremarkable”.

12345

Floral and sweet, but just dense enough to come off as mysterious and experienced.

Freedomlover

Stunningly gorgeous sweet powerhouse fragrance absolutely unisex. For me nothing like black orchid. This is much better...

Birnam_Wood

NOT recommended. Seriously, NOT recommended.

A pile of shapeless, cloying, caramelized syrup, I didn't get anything resembling oud or tuberose. The only reason I didn't flush it down a toilet is that, it smells so stickily sweet it might cause clogging.

peppermoon

On me, Precious Oud doesn’t have a drop of oud. It’s a chewy, sweet white floral mix - I assume tuberose and jasmine but honestly they’re smoothed and blended so much that they aren’t really themselves - no indole or anything. The white florals are joined by the mildly fruity piquancy of pink pepper, and laid on a blended woody base. The dry down is a sweet vanillic white floral. I realize that my scent descriptions sound super vague, but this is not a scent where the individual notes are really distinguishable. Everything is smoothed and “photoshopped” to give it an air of quality. I agree with the previous posters that say this doesn’t smell like Black Orchid - on my skin this is more similar to the smooth floral note from Shanghai Lily, but not close enough that they make each other redundant. Despite the lack of interesting notes, this scent just plain smells good. Good projection, average longevity. Solid like from me.

rbalkris

A rather striking and beautiful Floriental, this perfume sadly has one of the most unfortunate names I have ever seen in modern perfumery. This is not an Oud perfume but a lush sophisticated floral creation with a bit of Oud. The perfume begins with a very brief initial hint of citrusy pepper before moving to a dense floral heart of tuberose, jasmine and incense. It finally settles into a powdery animalic base of ambergris, oud, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver with the florals prominently hovering in the background throughout the stay of the perfume. Female leaning and beautifully blended with moderate to strong projection and very good longevity, this is a really fine and sophisticated French Oriental. Enjoy!

Nomen

Now this is the creamy kind of tuberose. And a rather carnal one. It even develops to the sweeter side, but this is as far away from the well-known bubble gum impression as possible. Even though it's rather foody, it is most certainly not dessert like. It is closer to a main dish reference with its thick, sauce-like structure. I can see clearly how this is compared to TFBO: Precious Oud also has that truffle funk, that weird, semi-edible, unmistakable scent. Do not be alarmed, though: this is exquisitely well designed fragrance with incredible potency and infinite presence, indicating expensive taste. It is indeed impressive, but I could even call it opressive. I love it dearly, appreciate it immensely, but wear it seldomly. One should go very light on the sprayer, if they don't want to get themselves nauseated. Even with only two half-pressure sprays and one final walk-through, I was safely surrounded by it all evening long, residing in the open space. I strongly suggest you never use more than that, otherwise it could get toxic and completely out of control.
I just adore the whole VC&A monothematic Extra collection! However, Precious Oud is very little about agarwood really. It is only a supportive player here, giving the whole composition the "nuit", exotic vibe. But it plays its role masterfully.
To sum up for those who are curious about the popular (and accurate) comparison: if you love TF Black Orchid, you will certainly enjoy P. Oud. If you happen to dislike BO, you still have a chance to at least appreciate this execution of the idea.

Violinplayah

This is exactly what I hoped it would be. I found this perfume by looking for similar fragrances to Tom Ford’s Black Orchid. I really enjoyed aspects of Black Orchid, but found the composition as a whole to be too gaudy, brash, tacky and suffocating. I wanted a similar scent that was just more polished and sophisticated, and luckily this fragrance community is on the ball! Based on all the reviews, I ordered a sample from Luckyscent and am absolutely smitten! Precious Oud is all I loved about Black Orchid without what I hated, so it’s definitely not a copy, but a tropical floriental in the same family, just this girl went to college and knows how to use her inside voice. It’s refined decadence, if that makes sense. The quality of this fragrance is apparent too, there’s no throat scratching fumes in Precious Oud, it’s creamy smooth. I’ve just ordered a full bottle of this gorgeous little gem and will be enjoying it all summer (because another perk is that it’s light enough to wear year round)! Thanks for your great reviews!

Edit: after a few full wears, I notice incense and a very clean oud. It’s there, but it’s a supporting voice in this composition. Very beautiful.

SensuousFloral

I ordered this perfume as a blind buy based on Fragrantica reviews. When I was little, my Mum used to wear First by Van Cleef&Arples and it always stayed with me as a signature for luxury.

This is truly an exquisite perfume-the notes are perfectly blended and I was a bit sceptical about the oud component, because it tends to be a bit suffocating for me in most perfumes. But as I said-I ordered this perfume because of great reviews, despite the oud note and because I wanted a niche perfume first time in my life.

This perfume is warm, cosy, not at all heavy and extremely well-blended. The oud note stays all the time, but it is not overwhelming. Floral and balsamic component add perfect balance. When you put it on, you just want to add more because you want to smell it all the time. And you really do feel luxurious.

The only downside for me, unfortunately, it lasts only for 2 hours on my skin. I thought it would be really long lasting, but it isn't. I will use it up all for sure because it is truly beautiful, but due to my skin chemistry, I will not order it again. It really was a surprise because I live in the Mediterreanean and I have olive complexion so oud, spicy and balsamic perfumes tend to last very long on me.

I truly do recommend it, but be sure to try it on first.

mohsen95

4/10

Bubbles1964

I can understand the comparisons to Tom Ford's Black orchid. There are some similarities and it think it's a natural comparison, but there are also differences. In fact, I can't wear Black Orchid. I ended up giving TFBO to my husband as I found it not quite right for me, but I love it on him.

Precious Oud is much more wearable for me, and it doesn't hit my nose too hard. It's overall softer with tuberrose being the dominant note (and it surprises me that reviewers list oud high on the note list). Oud makes an entrance on the drydown, and it is the reason why this has lasting power. If you accidentally get this on your clothes it will last for a day or more, so beware!

This is a 7 out of 10 for me. And I like it and own a FB.

Freedomlover

Way better than TF black orchid precious oud is on another level much more smoother refined and creamy. Ingredients are of a much higher quality. Black orchid is vomit inducing to me.

pelega

Very very attractive with monster sillage

mabelcruet

The name of this is very misleading-the dominant note is tuberose. This is waxy, creamy, almost vanilla with a slight sweetness that makes it just a tiny bit sickly. It's almost rice-puddingy, with vanilla cream tempered with a little spicy pepper. The tuberose is so dominant-not loud, its almost a skin scent, but I find it hard to pick out anything else. After about an hour there is some gentle musk, but the sickly tuberose is persistent.

Having seen other reviewers comparing this to TF Black Orchid, I dug out my tester of it. On me, they are absolutely nothing alike. Black Orchid was a nightmare on me-a muddy, musty, half-rotten tropical fruit nightmare. Precious Oud is better behaved and far more restrained, with a cleaner profile. But I don't think its for me-tuberose always turns sour on my skin.

Freedomlover

Seriously in my opinion nothing like black orchid the TF is harsh strong and synthetic chemical mess. Precious oud is mellow refined and totally beautiful and unisex. I love it so much bought 2 bottles from notino when it was on special offer. Black orchid gives me headaches and makes me feel nautious.

Without a doubt guys can wear this with pride I'm addicted to this beauty managed to get 2 big bottles for a good price. They'll last me years. 2 sprays max of this beauty.

Dr. M. Fadhil

Yes, it's exactly the copy of tom ford's black orchid

raiza1990

A very nice scent. The opening is a very pleasant oud, later a clean, luminous tuberose comes to join the show, making it a very feminine fragrance. Later the tuberose is almost gone and i can only smell the oud and the incense. Sillage is close to the skin and longevity is extraordinary. 10+ even after a shower. I don't know exactly how long it lasts, because i went to sleep, but probably 14+.
Overall, i liked the perfume. It is classy but laid back and very well crafted, but I'm not in love with it.

rakan1985

scent : 10/10
sillage : 10/10
longevity :9/10
100% night fragrance
nice creamy and sweet scent
reminds me of tom ford black orchid

Freedomlover

Love this fragrance although very sweet at times has anyone layered it with a oud fragrance??? It's completely delicious when layered with a dark medicinal oud fragrance. I layered it with aramis calligraphy to tame the sweetness took on a completely different vibe totally unique never layered fragrances before but this combo is amazing.

Ps

Nothing like black orchid on me this fragrance is truly beautiful black orchid i find nauseous.

Solo

Opens up very similar to Black Orchid, but dries down much nicer changing to a complex, multidimensional perfume.

Warm, comforting notes of incense and ambergris make it a perfect winter scent. At times, I can even get sweet notes of fresh baked cookies. Joy of the season. Absolutely love this perfume!

Rawan_dashti

as a person who hates black orchid and is made nauseous by it, i actually love precious oud. i am not sure how on some people it is similar but on me this is really really different. on a huge note it does not make me nauseous. it is a very pleasant white floral scent with a hint of oud which i do love.

aqua_de_la_vita

Getting past Black Orchid...Precious Oud is very much a high quality green tone with a mix of floral note Tuberose with a hint of woodsy notes barley noticeable. There's also a hint of spicy notes to help the sandalwood with patchouli notes come alive. On a small note...I don't understand why the note oud was used. The appropriate name should be Precious Tuberose!
Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting over 8hrs
In all this juice has more of a natural aroma which I find more pleasant instead of those synthetic aroma which I hope to see the end one day!! 8/10

FabulouslyLazy

Tuberose, pink pepper and oud with sweet patchouli that holds them all together. The opening of Precious Oud is WOW but after a while it becomes a little too sweet for my tastes. Tuberose alongside patchouli stand out as the real protagonists; oud here is just 'in disguise'...personally I prefer it when it's more bitter and distinctive.

epicurean

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Most ouds make me think of chemistry experiments gone wrong. Sometimes a smoky edge in a perfume is quite pleasant, but more often they are done very badly.

This is a lovely, smooth, sensual and above all wearable oud, with a sweet floral note to balance the sharpness. I can see the comparison with Black Orchid - the combination of oud and tuberose has somehow produced a warm, chocolatey aroma. However, my skin eats Black Orchid alive and smells like mushrooms on me after half an hour. Precious Oud is much more appealing.

drlaurel

Holy Black Orchid Batman. Which came first the orchid or the wood it grows on? Well....in this case I'm going to say Oud has a spy in Tom Ford's house. How could this be SOOOOOOOOOO similar when nothing came close before Black Orchid. Ok soooo....as a black orchid fan, I was looking for "similar" fragrances so as not to burn myself out on such a masterpiece. I don't typically buy into comparing black orchid to a prostitute or a mistress and you will see by the ratings on black orchid itself that it is truly beloved and a top seller of the house. It's juices are complex and high quality. What I may say instead is that Van Cleef & Arpels is cheating on his wife, his wife being the first one, the one who worked her ass off to make him famous and then he dumped her for a younger copy of herself, skinnier bottle, bleach blond and a bit transparent. Now to be super fair, tomorrow I will don both fragrances, and not only on myself but on my husband and not just one application. I will apply a new swatch an hour later and do a comparison with both dry downs to the fresh ones, then I will get another woman to wear them and I will follow them on her. Then I will come back and give you guys the skinny on who wins. I might even throw in Sensuous whatever it is by Lauder and La vie est belle and get his other mistresses in on this game. And if it's a toss up....I'm choosing the prettier bottle and it will be black. :P

Edit: Okay here's the stand off. PO and BO applied to wrist same time. Both dabbed not sprayed, i know this would change the game and i wish i had a spray for the PO. First impression, exact copies, BO stronger sillage. Within five minutes BO takes the lead with a darker, deep fruit, orchid while PO seems fairly linear a floral oud. I gave my wrists in a blind test to three people, husband, daughter and an employee…all chose BO. Fifteen minutes later, PO is catching up to the fruit in BO but BO is still leading. When i say fruit it's not a cloying sweet or rotten fruit, it is a perfectly ripe dark fruit sitting in a bowl under some orchids. The wood is starting to come out of PO while BO is still evolving but quite similar to the start, florals appearing in orchid now. Twenty minutes in, I'm loosing PO, it takes a deep sniff to the wrist and it's almost gone. BO has gone from loud at the start to mellow. AS is always the case when i spray BO, i have to walk fast to avoid the cloud that is BO, thank God I love it from start to finish b/c it is strong on application. Just wait. Give it time. Thirty minutes in, i can tell there was something applied where PO was, the dry down has lost it's florals, fruits and even wood, not sure what is left here, it's so faint, but there is a skin scent, hard to describe. Nice. But not BO. Thirty minutes in, Black orchid still evolving. Fruits are falling into the background, Orchids and woods remain. It's starting to chill. I think on clothing…BO is a powerhouse but skin eats both of these fast. So my verdict and the three blind sniffers verdict, BO throughout. BO is cheaper and less linear, more silage (if you don't like it use it on skin only and/or walk through one spray). I find myself loving BO so much that after the initial spray I walk through a second about 15 minutes later just to enjoy her top notes again. When i receive sensuous by lauder i'll do another test with all three and try and post this same review under all three.

velevski

This was love at second sight... I was wearing this perfume on one hand and Ambre Imperial of the Collection Extraordinaire on the other one. I had already fallen in love with the opening of AI when 15 minutes later i sniffed the Precious Oud, just in case.
And then it blew my mind.
A perfume that is layered and complex, starts by being almost unbearable and becomes ever more refined and sophisticated, and yet very present, as time goes by.

sanaa.dakheel

yesterday I bought it.. it's an expensive one.. in the beginning it smelled exactly like TF BO.. but after a while it turns into unpleasent smell "rotten melon"kind of.. I wish I could return it back :(

capitolio23

breitlingsson congratulations on your description.I tried it in my hand,smelled up the other day in the morning,I tried to remember what parfume had put the store until I remembered Precious Oud Van Cleef perfect mix,comforting and mysterious
I look forward to go get a bottle have to tell you the experience later.

Arlene-Beatrix

Pleasant, warm oriental scent, rich and elegant. I can smell mostly oud, sandalwood, vetiver and incense. Flowers only make the background. If you love oriental scents, try it.

19greg85

Who's got some this to decant, i'd love to have 10ml.

ScarlettX

This is such a sweet, luxurious, expensive-smelling and unique fragrance. I was surprised, because I thought that oud is not one of the nicest and smoothest notes, but in this composition, it's brilliant.
Elegant complexity, delicious sweetness from patchouli and natural woody notes.
Great one! I need to try out other fragrances from that line!

fhr

Dear fragrantica readers :-), this is a so nice surprise for me, absolutely unisex, male kinda', extremely pleasant and balsamic, not the TSAR like 80s powerhouse vibe, but vibe in the very good way, on the oud way, ....an evolution to broader mass of people (if I can say to a niche-like spelled variation of the house). really big thumbs up! worth to try gentlemen!

Bluemarinejosephine

"Precious Oud" by Van Cleef and Arpels / 08/07/2015

I belong to the type of people who fall in love hard and not often. This is a truly magnificent scent that I fell in love with.

It is so well blended and balanced that it is impossible to distinguish the notes. Additionally, it is so unique (in a beautifully quirky way) that I cannot describe it accurately.

It is not flowery; it is not powdery; it is not oriental; it is not soapy; it is not citrusy; it is not aquatic…
What or earth is it? I have no idea!
But, it is perfect!!

This is the beauty of this scent. I cannot categorize it, I cannot de-code it, I cannot translate it. There is so much cerebral intelligence and harmonious quality in this blend. It is beautiful, unclassifiable and not at all predictable.

Smelling it is an intense, long-lasting experience for those with an adult nose (so, to all those who like nicey-nicey sickly sweet gourmands, I suggest to stay away from this masterpiece.)

Silage and longevity are massive; the scent dominates the room.

I would not suggest for anyone interested to proceed in a blind buy. I also would not suggest to anyone to offer it as a gift. The reason is that this fragrance is so unique and peculiar that it becomes a very personal choice.

I enjoy it very much. I do recommend it, I find it mind-blowing!

Enjoy the perfume quest.
Regards
Josephine

Nikkafragrance

This one is so luxuurious! I am so happy that is not similar to Tom Ford, because I can't wear any of his fragrances. The scent is rich and fullbodied, it's perfect for cold weather. If you want to smell mysterious, wear this perfume and I thiхk it's suitable for men too.

georgetaylor

I just got a bottle of this, thinking that it would satisfy my craving for Tom Ford's Velvet Gardenia or Black Orchid, but it really didn't. I shouldn't have tried to find a less expensive alternative... because this one isn't much less expensive, and, isn't as great. I would have preferred to have saved the money up for the real deal!

Don't get me wrong: it is really nice. I loved it for the first minute. All the notes appeared. The white floral, the heaviness, the incense, the soft, unlikely smooth yet tart layered behind the smoke. It definitely piqued my senses and stood out...as long lasting, unique, beautifully made... quality.

However, it then hit a sour note, where Black Orchid, Velvet Gardenia, Velvet Orchid... etc... did not!

A subtle rancid, fetid vanilla-gone-sour smell that at first lingered in the background. After a few minutes, when it dried, all I smelled was a weird smell... and when I focused, focused, focused, I was surrounded by some weird, nasty rottenness. Maybe it was the ambergris.

At any rate, this one seriously disagrees with me. And it is an expensive disagreement.

Eupatoria

There is nothing 'oud' about this. But it is sensual and very, very elegant.

It smells... expensive. With regard to those who says it smells like Tom Ford's Black Orchid -- Precious Oud is what your very expensively maintained trophy wife would wear; Black Orchid is for your equally expensive, but maybe more brash and less classy mistress. The former stays close to the skin and tantalizes; the latter almost harasses with its overt sexuality. You choose what you are going for.

There is some spice, some jasmine, some sweetness. It is not a 'sweet' smell, however. It is not truly oriental, either; there is not enough amber or sandalwood for that, and it's not heavy, either. Tuberose is well-blended and does not have that cheap soap smell it has in some perfumes.

I also get a very distinct bergamot note. Maybe not outright in-your-face Earl Grey bergamot, but if you go to a very posh bar and order a Lady Grey martini, that note will be there.

Precious Oud's sensual nature is barely contained by the perfumer's touch. It is not provocative, but rather promising and inviting. What you make of it is up to you.

ggabriella

Beautiful perfume, but I didn't feel any oud in it. A lot of balsamic notes, a lot of tuberose, oriental spices all there... But not oud. Very long lasting with decent silage. I don't think I can say van cleef is a replica of BO by Tom Ford, but the similarities between them are there. Anyway a good purchase for who likes to stand out from the crowd.

freddiefingers

This is to say a big thanks to all who have already voted on this one.Many times we have been led astray by votes on fragrances that purport to smell or bear some similar resemblance to the one under review.You hunt it down and realize you have been led on a fruitless search.
Precious Oud is expensive for what it is and to try and have a deja vu on it,come home and check here and get confirmation it smells like Black Orchid-which is true, gives me hope and confidence in this site and all who use it.

It will be utter snobbery to buy this when you can get Black Orchid for a fraction of the price and wind up with the same smell.
Thanks to all who have already voted here.Spot on and keep up the good work.

22Sasa22

Excuse me, this is not oud at all!!
It does not remind me of tom ford as well, TF is much stronger.

On the other hand, to my nose it is a sister of one of the lancome collection perfumes, I don't remember it's name :(

If you like the scent, I can assure you it's really long lasting

MoreScentsThanSense

This is very similar to Black Orchid but the volume been turned considerably down and the dirty part has been greatly reduced. Still the closest I have smelled, much more similar to BO than Velvet Orchid.

Just like any other scent in the Collection Extraordinaire it has soft to moderate projection and lasts around six hours.

I like it a lot personally and would recommend to those who appreciate Black Orchid but find it hard to wear and don't want to deal with two days commitment to its scent.

Edit: A few days ago I tried Black Orchid again, just to see if I feel the same about it. For me it is very impressive but ''too much of a good thing'' at first and the drydown turned into dirt (read: potent patchouli and vetiver)

It sure is a scent made to grab attention, I also got a compliment from a stranger while buying bus tickets shortly after sampling. But that's about it. It just sits there screaming, like a modern evolution of Angel's complex chocolatey earthiness.

Precious Oud is very much of a similar scent just more well mannered and soulful, melts on the skin and compliments it in quiet way I find much more refined.

Coffee King

This is sublime, and I don't think there are shed loads of fragrances I can say that about. I like TF Black Orchid, but this is an all round better fragrance in my opinion. It is literally smoother then silk, the tuberose adds that little bit of sweetness to counter the incense and woody notes. Lasted about 7 hours, very very classy fragrance, I love.

Mellyhelly

Tried today, beautiful scent! It may be similar to TF Black Orchid but it's not the same thing. While Black Orchid is quite of a brick, Precious Oud is more of a nuanced oriental, somptuous, warm, lingering, but not harsh nor thick. It keeps a lighthand and it smells almost gourmand. Wood is there and so is a feeling of dried fruit in an Eastern suk. Also the tuberose is dominant and luscious yet well managed.
I appreciate the top quality of this line. Notes smell real and they are full of nuances as it happens with natural raw material.
The longevity is very good but the sillage is tamed and quite close to the skin.
It's a winner, pricey but not more pricey than most mainstream.

Vehrkalia

I found it very pleasant. The oud is fresh and sweet and at first sniff I got something floral and fresh fruity, then fast come a hint of pink pepper that make this an enjoyable frag. Feminine in a happy, handsome but strong wat and at the same time masculine in a kind, positive way. :-)

Cookie2

Haven't felt as excited about a perfume in a long time. I was in love with this at first whiff when I tried it on a weekend away, then when I got home none of my local stores in York had it so I couldn't test it again as I like to before committing to buy. Noted it but forgot about it. So...John Lewis has just opened in York and I was browsing there today - hey presto - they stock it. Tested it again - heart stopping moment - it's to - die - for. White flowers but a musky sultry spicy interpretation which smells to me like tuberose wrapped in amber, saffron and musk. It's not in your face, it's not masculine and it's not sweet. It's a creamy cloud of incense bliss. Beautiful evening scent but could wear anytime as it's quite close to the skin. I found Black Orchid too brash, this is classy, elegant and expensive. It's me :-).

AveParfum

I used to own Black Orchid, and while I am a Tom Ford devotee, I had to get rid of it. I think it's practically a modern masterpiece, but something about it didn't jive quite right with me. The patch was too heavy. The tuber note made the scent interesting, but there was too much of it. THIS is Black Orchid redone in perfect balance, harmony, and perfection!

Precious Oud is so classy that it makes Black Orchid seem trashy in comparison. I never thought that of Black Orchid as trashy until I smelled this, as there was nothing to compare. Although this smells classy, I can't get the image of a high class call girl out of my head, the kind of woman you would never know is really an escort because she makes five times the money you make. Black Orchid seems like a common prostitute now.

There is something light and clean (and addictive) floating above all of the richer notes, and I can't figure out what it is. I also note abstract candied white florals and a smooth river of amber chocolateyness.

I was looking to purchase Orchidee Vanille, and while that was really pretty, this is immediately full bottle worthy. It's stunning--and very, very sexy. I seriously think that any woman wearing this will instantly become more beautiful to those within range of her scent.

pawful

this is very pretty, i thought it was somebody elses perfume not mine when I was wearing it. It is very floral on me, I smell mainly the tuberose and jasmine

HoneyBoots1

This smells very natural and it is as if you are wearing a non scent, just in your own skin. Like the James Heeley fragrances in its wholesomeness. No chemical scent to endure. You could wear it at work and no one would complain. Not a sweet scent. Unisex. I don't understand the negative reviews. I don't like Black Orchid but I like this one.

angel6

Smell this in a Dunedin Mall today and smell exactly like Black Orchid, I could not believe maybe Black Orchid has some oud in it but it is not listed. It's a dupe anyway.

scentdoctor

the drydown smells very SIMILAR... this one is quite like the vintage m7, so if you cant get your hands on the m7 you can buy this one and experience what the m7 smelled like. im saying this cuz i own two bottles of m7 the vintage and reformulated one and did a side by side test.

kazewayz

This one was sweet, floral, spicy, and balmy. It is some what like "Tom Ford Black Orchid," except not as strong. This would make a good scent for day time. More feminine than masculine. Quality. Try it.

littlepepperz

I can imagine this being a perfect scent for cold, winter months. Very comforting - while Black Orchid can get a little wild, loud sweet and screechy, Precious Oud is smooth, less loud, semi-sweet and woody, makes a little bit more sense to me. It's like a cozy hug. A very, very long lasting hug! I can't believe there is no rose in it...

It can also be a very sexy nighttime scent (grown-up sexy) in the fall/winter mostly because of jasmine, sandalwood and incense, the amount of spice is just right. When I close my eyes I imagine candlelight, expensive dinner for two and spicy wine. Very well done, great sillage and longevity.

montox

I find that smells like black orchid of tom ford,just slightly less overpowering.

Worthy copy.

ArkangeL

What determines the rating of a fragrance is how far distanced our expectations are from the perfumer's standpoint. Whether this fragrance delivered the essence of raw oud or synthetic oud, many would have shared a certain disappointment. Precious Oud is simply Van Cleef & Arpel's interpretation of agarwood and far from cheap. It evolves and enhances gradually on skin. Applying this perfume to paper does it no justice. Sure it may share common ground with Black Orchid, but it is not Black Orchid. Tom Ford's fragrances stand on their own, requiring no comparison to be noticed. Semi-sweet, balmy and woody indeed. Although the oud is present, it is disciplined by the creamy tuberose, peppers and incense. This is a great fragrance and I am a proud owner of both Precious Oud and Black Orchid.

breitlingsson

personally I dont find that it smells like black orchid of Ford, since black orchid is way much sweeter, anyway in general I dislike tom ford's perfumes.
to me this is the perfect oud representation, better than armani privé, better than kurkdjian's oud, better than oud wood, even better than al oudh (artisan parfumeur).
it is very creamy and very round,soft, woody, sweet floral. comforting, while having a hint of oud which is pleasant, not medicinal.
my favorite oud

JohnMc

Unmistakeable resemblance (IMHO) to Tom Ford's Black Orchid. More expensive and slightly less overpowering, but to my nose, a very close approximation following initial application.

Dry-Down after 2/3 hours to almost nothing. Rich and indulgent nonetheless!

evacecilias

Tried this at NK Stockholm recently. Starts off strong and masculine, even a little too much for me, who actually like unisex scents and even some men ones... The middle part was jasmine and insense on me, I usually dont like tuberose , but here it didn't disturb my senses as it usually does.
The heart - and base more so - were fantastic and very longlasting !
As a amber, sandalwood lover I would recommend this to anyone,
that is too...
Despite that, this is a little too heavy for me ...it is also too much for my wallet right now and comes in a 75 ml. Not what I would use up in a rush, but a sample would be nice !

lisa o

a far cry from oud-wood. and yes, I find this too a brash copy of black orchid/tom ford.

allaboutbeauty

This fragrance smells like spicy jasmine with a hint of oud and incense. The dry down is mix between amber and sandalwood.
The longevity might be lacking as this scent already smells faint after 2 hours of wear on me. The sillage is also very low compared to Bois D'Iris. I would also say Bois D'Iris is a heavier scent. Precious Oud is more of a subtle "skin" scent, but still a very nice one indeed :). Edit - it's very long-lasting on clothing!

UPDATE: Having owned Black Orchid by TF, I now see the resemblance in these two. On me, Precious Oud is more wearable and not "in your face". Because of this, I say it takes after BO's sister, Velvet Orchid.

Jasminalia

Very close to Tom Ford's Black Orchid. Really !
Almost a copy

 
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