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M7 (2002) vs M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu

M7 (2002) and M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu overlap 67% in notes and accords; 7 notes appear in both. M7 (2002) lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu. M7 (2002) projects more: sillage 7.6/10 against 7.1/10 for M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu.

At a glance

M7 (2002)M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu
BrandYves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent
Release year20022011
Rating
8.2/10411 votes
7.9/101,018 votes
Longevity
8.2/10
7.6/10
Sillage
7.6/10
7.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
M7 (2002)M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu
Autumn37%38%
Winter35%36%
Spring20%19%
Summer8%6%
Occasions
M7 (2002)M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu
Evening29%29%
Nighttime28%26%
Casual17%19%
Office13%14%
Daytime11%13%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Rosemary
  • Mandarin orange
  • Vetiver
  • Oud
  • Musk
  • Amber

M7 (2002)

Only in this one

  • Mandragora

M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu

Only in this one

  • Mineral notes
  • Orange
  • Patchouli
  • Labdanum
  • Myrrh

Accords

M7 (2002)

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

M7 (2002) lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu.

Which one projects more?

M7 (2002) projects more: sillage 7.6/10 against 7.1/10 for M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 35% of the season votes for M7 (2002) and 36% for M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu.

Which one is rated higher?

M7 (2002) is rated higher: 8.2/10 against 7.9/10 for M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Rosemary, Mandarin orange, Vetiver, Oud, Musk, Amber.