Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu: released in 2011, amber, oud and patchouli, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu dupe we found is Alexandria Fragrances H7 — 90% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Boticário Zaad Vision | 81% | about $40* (−73%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Alexandria Fragrances H7 | 90% | about $45* (−70%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Absolute Oud Magnificent 7 | 87% | about $35 (−77%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Thera Cosméticos Mitre | 84% | about $35* (−77%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Pascal Morabito Bois & Or | 79% | about $25 (−83%) | 4h vs 7h | 5/10 |
Captures the deep, resinous oud and warm amber character of YSL M7 Oud Absolu with impressive staying power.
It shares its citrus, oud and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 29 community ratings.
Evokes the medicinal oud and sweet balsamic profile of the original, offering a smooth and woody experience.
It shares its oud, amber and patchouli accords with Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 55 community ratings.
A balanced composition that leans into the warm, spicy, and woody territory reminiscent of YSL M7 Oud Absolu.
It shares its oud, amber and citrus accords with Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 47 community ratings.
Offers a woody and resinous profile that echoes the warm, dark aesthetic of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 53 community ratings.
Shares a similar sophisticated woody and amber structure that feels like a cousin to the YSL classic.
It shares its woody, amber and balsamic accords with Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 376 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Pascal Morabito Bois & Or, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu.
O Boticário Zaad Vision, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu.
Alexandria Fragrances H7, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — O Boticário Zaad Vision saves you about $160 a year against Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: O Boticário Zaad Vision (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Yves Saint Laurent La Collection M7 Oud Absolu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.