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Montale Black Aoud vs Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
———Accords
Rose
100%
Oud
87%
Patchouli
65%
Musky
58%
Woody
56%
Floral
51%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Black Aoud by Montale is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Black Aoud was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. The fragrance features Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Musk, French labdanum and Mandarin Orange.
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Notes
Top
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Patchouli
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MyrhhFrench labdanum
Accords
Amber
100%
Oud
87%
Patchouli
76%
Warm spicy
71%
Woody
67%
Balsamic
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. La Collection M7 Oud Absolu was launched in 2011. Top note is Mandarin Orange; middle note is Patchouli; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh and French labdanum.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Black Aoud
Only in La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
Mandarin OrangePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhFrench labdanum
Rating
3.93vs4.31
Ratings
3,979vs2,822
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2006vs2011
Which should I buy?
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is the community's favourite of the two.
- La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is rated higher by the community: 4.31 from 2,822 ratings, against 3.93 from 3,979.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Black Aoud and "long lasting" for La Collection M7 Oud Absolu.
- Sillage votes lean "enormous" for Black Aoud versus "moderate" for La Collection M7 Oud Absolu.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy La Collection M7 Oud Absolu if you want the higher-rated option; pick Black Aoud if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.