Oud Blanc by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A soft white oud: date over oud, Turkish rose absolute and incense, on white musks and vanilla bean.
Is Oud Blanc worth it?
How it smells: Opens with date, oud and Turkish rose at the heart, then dries down to white musk and vanilla.
Scent Score: 67/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 68, versatility 73, layerability 55 and value 68, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Date, Oud, Turkish Rose, Incense, White Musk, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Date
Heart Notes
- Oud
- Turkish Rose
- Incense
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Oud Blanc by Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the woody fragrance family. A soft white oud: date over oud, Turkish rose absolute and incense, on white musks and vanilla bean. Oud Blanc opens with Date. The heart brings Oud, Turkish Rose, and Incense. It dries down to White Musk and Vanilla.
How to wear Oud Blanc
On skin, Oud Blanc by Van Cleef & Arpels has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Delina by Parfums de Marly. Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 2 sprays Delina and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Oud Blanc opens with Date.
The heart brings Oud, Turkish Rose, and Incense.
It dries down to White Musk and Vanilla.
What to layer with Oud Blanc
Delina by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share turkish rose, incense, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 2 sprays Delina
Cuir InfraRouge by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share oud and vanilla.
Order: Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Cuir InfraRouge on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 2 sprays Cuir InfraRouge
Delina La Rosée by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share turkish rose and white musk.
Order: Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina La Rosée on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 2 sprays Delina La Rosée
Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share turkish rose and vanilla.
Order: Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 1 spray Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum
Dia Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share turkish rose, incense, and white musk.
Order: Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Woman on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 2 sprays Dia Woman
Pairings to approach with care
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 1 spray Diaghilev
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 32/99
Megamare has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 1 spray Megamare
Related fragrances and why
- Delina by Parfums de Marly — Both include turkish rose, incense, and vanilla.
- Cuir InfraRouge by Maison Crivelli — Both include oud and vanilla.
- Delina La Rosée by Parfums de Marly — Both include turkish rose and white musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Oud Blanc?
Oud Blanc opens with Date. The heart brings Oud, Turkish Rose, and Incense. It dries down to White Musk and Vanilla.
How long does Oud Blanc last, and how strong is it?
Oud Blanc by Van Cleef & Arpels has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Oud Blanc?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Oud Blanc?
Delina by Parfums de Marly is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share turkish rose, incense, and vanilla. Apply Oud Blanc first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Oud Blanc : 2 sprays Delina.
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