Yves Saint Laurent 2011 Edp

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La Collection M7 Oud Absolu

Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. The fragrance opens with Mandarin, and settles into a heart of Patchouli.

Our verdict on La Collection M7 Oud Absolu: Favourite

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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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 40%
Floral 3%
Fruity 10%
Green 0%
Sweet 23%
Warm 0%
Woody 23%
Earthy 43%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
100%
Oud
86%
Patchouli
76%
Warm Spicy
71%
Woody
66%

Notes

Top Notes

Mandarin 100%

Heart Notes

Patchouli 100%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

This scent opens with a surprisingly bright and juicy mandarin, quickly evolving into a deep, earthy patchouli heart. The backbone is a luxurious blend of warm amber and a refined, non-animalic oud, rounded out by balsamic myrrh. It's a journey from zesty freshness to a creamy, woody, and slightly medicinal dry-down.

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