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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 -
££ Price Tier £
Blooming Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Blooming Wood 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 - Blooming Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable woody interpretation, led by Bergamot with amber depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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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
Blooming Wood EDP

Notes

Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Mandarin 100%
Only in Blooming Wood
Bergamot 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 33% vs 53%
Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Oud 33% Rosemary 33%
Only in Blooming Wood
Resin 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 20% vs 28%
Amber 20% vs 33%
Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Vetiver 20% Labdanum 20% Myrrh 20%
Only in Blooming Wood
Cedar 38%

Accords

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Blooming Wood
100%
Amber
78%
66%
Woody
90%
86%
Oud
76%
Patchouli
66%
Citrus
66%
66%
Balsamic
Musky
54%
50%
Sweet
48%
Earthy
Amber shared
100%
78%
Woody shared
66%
90%
Oud
86%
76%
Citrus shared
66%
66%
66%
54%
50%
48%

Performance

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Blooming Wood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Blooming Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu EDT
Blooming Wood EDP
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