Yves Saint Laurent 2002 EDT

M ££ Acquired

M7

by Alberto Morillas , Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Yves Saint Laurent M7 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. M7 opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Yves Saint Laurent's M7 carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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M7 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rosemary35%
Mandarin34%
Bergamot30%
Baseas listed
Amber60%
Musk40%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

M7 opens with a surprising cherry-like sweetness reminiscent of cough syrup, underpinned by bright mandarin and herbal rosemary. This quickly gives way to a dark, resinous oud at its core, expertly blended with rich amber and musk for a warm, almost powdery dry-down. It's a journey from fruity medicinal top notes to a deep, sensual woody base.

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