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La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle La Collection M7 Oud Absolu EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Musamam Eau de Parfum bottle Musamam EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Collection M7 Oud Absolu EDT
M7 Oud Absolu is a divisive beast. Some swear it's a masterpiece, a rich, warm winter staple, perfect for the modern gentleman. Others find it lacks the oomph of the original M7, with middling performance. Try before you buy, but expect high quality.
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Our Verdict - Musamam EDP
Musamam is not for the faint of heart; it's a divisive beast of a fragrance. Expect love or hate, with no in-between. If you're after a bold, intense, almost confrontational scent, this might just be your venomous charm.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu EDT
Musamam EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 20% vs 27%

Accords

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Musamam
100%
Amber
91%
66%
Woody
100%
86%
Oud
57%
71%
Warm Spicy
79%
76%
Patchouli
66%
Citrus
66%
Balsamic
44%
50%
Sweet
48%
Earthy
Smoky
48%
Amber shared
100%
91%
Woody shared
66%
100%
Oud shared
86%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
71%
79%
76%
66%
Balsamic shared
66%
44%
50%
48%
48%

Performance

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Musamam
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated nature and moderate to strong sillage make M7 Oud Absolu excellent for dates and formal events, though some find it light enough for office wear. The warmer, woody accords lean it towards cooler weather, making it less suitable for casual daytime or sport.

Musamam

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong performance and intense, non-linear profile, Musamam is ill-suited for the office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. Its 'next-day type' longevity and powerful projection make it ideal for date nights or formal events, particularly in cooler weather, where its distinctive character can shine without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
35%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, oud, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu EDT
Musamam EDP
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