Dark Orchid vs Precious Oud
People who smelled both say they have some resemblance, and most agree. Precious Oud is sweeter, and Dark Orchid projects more strongly.
- Amouroud · 2016Dark Orchid
- Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011Precious Oud
How alike are they?
Most agree
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on many votesWhere they differ
- Precious Oud is sweeter.
- Dark Orchid projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 75% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 50% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 80% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 50% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
What they're made of
Dark Orchid
Main accords
- Floral
- Woody
- Sweet
- Balsamic
- Citrus
- Patchouli
Top notes
- black gardenia
- mandarin orange
- sicilian bergamot
- citrus
- citruses
Heart notes
- black orchid
- ylang-ylang
- grasse jasmine
- jasmine
- lotus
- lotus wood
Precious Oud
Main accords
- Floral
- Sweet
- Woody
- Spicy
- Fruity
Top notes
Base notes
Which one is for you?
Pick Dark Orchid if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that projects more strongly
Pick Precious Oud if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that projects more softly