M7
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette2002
Side by side
M7 vs. Exclusive Oud
Is M7 better than Exclusive Oud?
M7 peaks in winter, while Exclusive Oud belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Oud
oudfresh spicywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between M7 and Exclusive Oud?
| M7 | Exclusive Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2002 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do M7 and Exclusive Oud smell?
M7
Oud
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Exclusive Oud
Oud
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do M7 and Exclusive Oud share?
Top
RosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot
Saffron
Heart
OudVetiver
Leather
Base
AmberMusk
OudPatchouliCedarCinnamon
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Oud
OudCedar
Where they fit
When and where do M7 and Exclusive Oud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, M7 or Exclusive Oud?
| M7 | Exclusive Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about M7 and Exclusive Oud?
The oud doesn't wait for permission. It arrives with density and weight, with its resinous intensity and its warmth. That's what you get: a fragrance that makes its presence known, to its darkness,.M7
Rich. Commanding. Eight hours of it. Zara's 2016 exclusive delivers oud that doesn't apologize, dark, resinous, with leather and cinnamon doing the heavy lifting.Exclusive Oud
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