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Which Should You Buy?
M7 is pure legend, a pioneering oud that's either worshipped as a masterpiece or dismissed as a syrupy, 'old man' fragrance. It's divisive yet undeniably influential.
A budget take on the groundbreaking YSL M7, built around the same smooth oud over a bright citrus opening and warm amber base. It captures the polished, understated oud-amber character but renders the powdery-orangey depth flatter and shorter-lived than the original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 26% | 19% |
| Floral | 6% | 4% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 13% | 10% |
| Sweet | 21% | 13% |
| Warm | 18% | 15% |
| Woody | 7% | 26% |
| Earthy | 7% | 16% |
| Animalic | 20% | 23% |
| Fresh | 20% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong, powerful sillage and long-lasting nature make it unsuitable for the office, but perfect for evenings. The rich, dark character of oud and amber naturally leans towards date nights and formal events, with a casual wearability on cooler days.
Seasons
The smooth oud, vetiver and warm amber profile is at its best in cooler autumn and winter weather.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, understated oud-amber character suits evenings, formal wear and dates over daytime casual or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Oud, Amber accords and Mandarin, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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