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M7 M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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M7 M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent· 2011· Eau de Toilette

M7 M7 Oud Absolu

8.0925Typically ~$110

Mostly mandarin orange and mineral notes, warmed by labdanum. Best in fall, made for dates.

WoodySpicyOrientalResinousSweet

Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, Alberto Morillas

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Mineral notes Orange Bergamot

Heart notes

Oud Patchouli Rosemary

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

65%

Summer

51%

Fall

100%

Day

82%

Night

100%

Where

Office

77%

Casual

89%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

91%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

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Sport

43%