Mandarin OrangeOpens with
PatchouliHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu
The quiet intensity of a dimly lit study — where the sharp zest of citrus meets the smoky, woody warmth of oud and patchouli.
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La Collection M7 Oud AbsoluPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessUniversal Oud · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares patchouli and agarwood (oud)8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2011 and is a collaboration between perfumers Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of mandarin orange, which gives way to the earthy richness of patchouli before settling into the warm, smoky depths of agarwood (oud). Myrrh and French labdanum add a balsamic sweetness that rounds out the composition. This is a scent that marries the freshness of citrus with the lasting charm of oud, creating an olfactory experience that is both modern and deeply rooted in tradition.
Apply two sprays to ensure the mandarin orange top note fades into the heart and base notes. This fragrance blooms best when given time to settle on the skin, so allow a few minutes before heading out.
Fig. 01 — La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, Yves Saint Laurent
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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A community favourite: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 9%.