M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu
Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
1,018 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves Saint Laurent M7 / M7 Oud Absolu is a woody, sweet and spicy men's fragrance built on oud, patchouli and vetiver, best suited to autumn and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: Something sweet in here, my nose went straight to the bakery.
How does it perform?
From 828 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhat does M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu smell like?
It opens bright, with mineral notes, bergamot, orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli and oud take over, and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, myrrh and amber leaves a resinous, sweet warmth.
Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most see it as masculine and classic. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Messe de Minuit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mineral notes
- Bergamot
- Orange
First hours
- Rosemary
- Patchouli
- Oud
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Labdanum
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 36%Winter
- 19%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening29%
- Nighttime26%
- Casual19%
- Office14%
- Daytime13%
Least picked for daytime.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
67% matchM7 (2002) (Eau de Toilette)
Yves Saint Laurent · 2002
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El Nabil
59% matchTerra
Maison Alhambra
56% matchMesse de Minuit (Eau de Toilette)
Etro · 1994
54% matchEau Sacrée
Heeley · 2016
54% matchOud for Glory
Lattafa
51% matchCarved Oud (Extrait de Parfum)
Thameen · 2013
51% matchOud Wood (Eau de Parfum)
Tom Ford · 2007
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Last updated: October 26, 2026