La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Incident Diplomatique
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This is a serious, sophisticated vetiver and patchouli bomb for grown-ups. It's divisive, with some hailing it a masterpiece for its unique blend of dirty earthiness and fresh spice, while others find it too challenging or simply 'chocolatey vetiver'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 40% | 26% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 10% | 6% |
| Green | 0% | 3% |
| Sweet | 22% | 20% |
| Warm | 0% | 10% |
| Woody | 22% | 34% |
| Earthy | 42% | 28% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 12% | 8% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its formal leaning accords and the 'boss scent' comments from reviewers make it suitable for formal occasions and dates. While some wear it to the office, its distinct, mature character makes it less ideal for casual or sporty settings where a lighter touch is often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Earthy, Patchouli accords and Patchouli, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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