Encens Précieux by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A desert incense: a burst of pepper over incense, myrrh and leather, on tobacco, amber and vanilla.
Is Encens Précieux worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pepper, incense and myrrh at the heart, then dries down to tobacco and amber.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 72, versatility 73, layerability 64 and value 72, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and special occasions. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2024 · Unisex
Key accords: Pepper, Incense, Myrrh, Leather, Tobacco, Amber
Top Notes
- Pepper
Heart Notes
- Incense
- Myrrh
- Leather
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Special Occasion, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Encens Précieux by Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A desert incense: a burst of pepper over incense, myrrh and leather, on tobacco, amber and vanilla. Encens Précieux opens with Pepper. The heart brings Incense, Myrrh, and Leather. It dries down to Tobacco, Amber, and Vanilla.
How to wear Encens Précieux
On skin, Encens Précieux by Van Cleef & Arpels has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, special occasion, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Burnt Roses by Born To Stand Out. Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Burnt Roses on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Burnt Roses and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Encens Précieux opens with Pepper.
The heart brings Incense, Myrrh, and Leather.
It dries down to Tobacco, Amber, and Vanilla.
What to layer with Encens Précieux
Burnt Roses by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, leather, and amber.
Order: Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Burnt Roses on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Burnt Roses
Nectar by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and vanilla.
Order: Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nectar on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Nectar
Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and vanilla.
Order: Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum
Gold Man by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, myrrh, and amber.
Order: Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gold Man on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Précieux : 1 spray Gold Man
Dia Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense and vanilla.
Order: Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Woman on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Dia Woman
Pairings to approach with care
Tea by Commodity
Not Recommended · 34/99
Encens Précieux has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent, and they share tobacco.
Order: Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Tea
Harvest Season by d'Annam
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Harvest Season brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harvest Season on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Harvest Season
Related fragrances and why
- Burnt Roses by Born To Stand Out — Both include incense, leather, and amber.
- Nectar by Commodity — Both include amber and vanilla.
- Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include amber and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Encens Précieux?
Encens Précieux opens with Pepper. The heart brings Incense, Myrrh, and Leather. It dries down to Tobacco, Amber, and Vanilla.
How long does Encens Précieux last, and how strong is it?
Encens Précieux by Van Cleef & Arpels has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Encens Précieux?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, special occasion, and date.
What layers well with Encens Précieux?
Burnt Roses by Born To Stand Out is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, leather, and amber. Apply Encens Précieux first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Burnt Roses on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Encens Précieux : 2 sprays Burnt Roses.
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