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Yves Saint Laurent 2011 EDT

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La Collection M7 Oud Absolu

by Alberto Morillas , Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. La Collection M7 Oud Absolu opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Oud, Patchouli, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Labdanum. Yves Saint Laurent's La Collection M7 Oud Absolu carries a Favourite verdict, a amber-led wear.

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

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Amber
100%
Oud
86%
Patchouli
76%
Woody
66%
Citrus
66%

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.