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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 £
Magnificent Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Magnificent 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 - Magnificent Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of M7 Oud Absolu - a citrus fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
Magnificent Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 33% vs 100%
Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Oud 33% Rosemary 33%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 20% vs 100%
Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Musk 20% Amber 20% Vetiver 20% Myrrh 20%

Accords

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

Performance

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Magnificent Wood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Magnificent Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Collection M7 Oud Absolu EDT
Magnificent Wood EDP
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