Yves Saint Laurent
M7
Eau de Parfum2002FranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$120 retail★ 4.2 community rating
Aromatic rosemary and citrus brighten a rich oud-vetiver heart anchored by warm amber and musk
Top Notes
RosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart Notes
Agarwood (oud)Vetiver
Base Notes
AmberMusk
Accords
oud· Dominantamber· Dominantaromatic· Dominantfresh spicy· Prominentcitrus· Prominentwoody· Prominentmusky· Moderatepowdery· Moderateearthy· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Yves Saint Laurent M7 is D7 by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $33, about 73% cheaper than the $120 original.
Best Seasons
Spring51%
Summer29%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter50%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out62%
Casual29%
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Armaf
Niche Oud
76%accuracy
$29
FragranceShop
6-10 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
The clone's oud is more prominent and linear in the later stages, whereas M7 balances its oud with more sophisticated vetiver nuances. Niche Oud also tends to project more aggressively in the initial spray, making it slightly less elegant overall despite accurate note recreation.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $35
Dua
D7
82%accuracy
$33
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone's heart notes lack some of the original's spicy-herbal intensity, and the base feels marginally less rich and complex as the fragrance develops. D7 performs well for the price point but doesn't quite achieve the depth of oud and musk that make M7 a niche fragrance standout.
Dua $33