# 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Yves Saint Laurent | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Release year | 2002 | 2011 |
| Rating | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Longevity | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 |

## Seasons

|  | M7 (2002) | M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 38% |
| Winter | 35% | 36% |
| Spring | 20% | 19% |
| Summer | 8% | 6% |

## Occasions

|  | M7 (2002) | M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 29% | 29% |
| Nighttime | 28% | 26% |
| Casual | 17% | 19% |
| Office | 13% | 14% |
| Daytime | 11% | 13% |

## Notes

In both: Bergamot, Rosemary, Mandarin orange, Vetiver, Oud, Musk, Amber

Only in this one:

- M7 (2002): Mandragora
- M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu: Mineral notes, Orange, Patchouli, Labdanum, Myrrh

## Accords

- M7 (2002): Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal, Resinous
- M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu: Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Resinous, 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.

## More

- [M7 (2002) details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-m7-2002-eau-de-toilette)
- [M7 (2002) dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-m7-2002-eau-de-toilette)
- [M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-m7-2011-m7-oud-absolu)
- [M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-m7-2011-m7-oud-absolu)

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