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M7 Fresh Eau de Parfum bottle M7 Fresh EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2004 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Colonia Oud Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Oud EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - M7 Fresh EDP
M7 Fresh is a polarizing blast from the past, splitting opinion between a "masterpiece" fresh oud that pre-dated its time and a watered-down, short-lived scent not worth the hype. Its mythical status, fuelled by discontinuation, makes finding a bottle a quest in itself, but don't expect universal adoration.
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Our Verdict - Colonia Oud EDT
A divisive oud, this one. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of fresh, approachable oud-leather with beastly performance, while others find it unremarkable, lacking oud, or just a bit too much. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
M7 Fresh EDP
Colonia Oud EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 50%
Only in Colonia Oud
Orange 50%
Only in Colonia Oud
Leather 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 25%

Accords

M7 Fresh Colonia Oud
100%
Citrus
92%
Woody
100%
51%
Oud
83%
Leather
78%
49%
Aromatic
75%
65%
Fresh Spicy
64%
Animalic
57%
Powdery
54%
Balsamic
49%
Musky
46%
44%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
92%
100%
Oud shared
51%
83%
78%
Aromatic shared
49%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
64%
57%
54%
49%
46%
44%

Performance

M7 Fresh Colonia Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

M7 Fresh

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The fresh citrus and woody notes lend themselves well to casual and date settings, with many reviewers calling it a 'gentleman summer scent'. Despite some claims of poor longevity, it sits close enough to the skin to be appropriate for office wear without overpowering, though its oud makes it less suited for formal events.

Colonia Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its potent performance and sophisticated oud-leather profile make it ideal for formal occasions and dates. While some find it office-friendly due to its 'clean' oud, its intensity means you'd want to go easy on the sprays in a professional setting. Not at all suited for sport due to its rich, heavy nature.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

M7 Fresh EDP
Colonia Oud EDT
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