Fragrances inspired by M7 Eau de Toilette
The original
M7
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Rosemary, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and vetiver
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Rosemary, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and vetiver
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Rosemary, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and vetiver
Our verdict
M7 and Armaf Oud both aim for an amber-centric aromatic experience, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds caraway and cedar, drops mandarin and musk
Choose Oud when
You want a bolder, more amber-focused scent.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Rosemary, Amber
The main difference
Adds apple and berries, drops bergamot and mandarin
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cypress, drops mandarin and musk
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Without mandarin and rosemary
What they share
Shares 3 of its 15 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cardamom, drops mandarin and rosemary
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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