Yves Saint Laurent M7: released in 2002, oud, amber and aromatic, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent M7 dupe we found is Armaf Oud — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent M7 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent M7 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Boticário Zaad Vision | 82% | about $40* (−73%) | 9h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Oud | 78% | about $35* (−77%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Avon Premiere Luxe Oud | 80% | about $20* (−87%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alexandria Fragrances H7 | 90% | about $45* (−70%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Thera Cosméticos Mitre | 85% | about $35* (−77%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Provides a bold, woody presence that evokes the same dark, resinous atmosphere found in the original M7.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent M7, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 678 community ratings.
Captures the iconic medicinal oud and warm amber profile of the original Yves Saint Laurent M7 with impressive depth and longevity.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and oud accords with Yves Saint Laurent M7, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 29 community ratings.
A balanced composition that leans into the woody and aromatic character reminiscent of the classic M7 experience.
It shares its oud, aromatic and amber accords with Yves Saint Laurent M7, opens on Rosemary and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 47 community ratings.
This fragrance echoes the sophisticated, aromatic oud structure that made the original M7 a standout in its time.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent M7, opens on Mandarin Orange and Rosemary too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 376 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Offers a accessible take on the oud-centric woody theme that defined the early 2000s masculine fragrance landscape.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and oud accords with Yves Saint Laurent M7, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 359 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Avon Premiere Luxe Oud, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent M7.
O Boticário Zaad Vision, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Yves Saint Laurent M7.
Alexandria Fragrances H7, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Yves Saint Laurent M7 itself sells from $83.29 (80 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — O Boticário Zaad Vision saves you about $160 a year against Yves Saint Laurent M7. 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 M7 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.