Best La Collection M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is an oriental woody fragrance defined by rich layers of mandarin, patchouli, myrrh, and labdanum. It combines the brightness of citrus with the deep resinous warmth of oud and balsamic notes, creating a bold and sophisticated scent. Those drawn to this fragrance might focus on options that highlight mandarin’s fresh zest alongside woody or resinous undertones for a similarly complex profile.
004 Gin Cologne by Bon Parfumeur £105.00
- Key notes:
- juniper
- mandarin
- tobacco
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni
The fourth fragrance in the citrusy section of Bon Parfumeur’s library of perfume themes. This time it’s mandarin gin, juicy and green with a bit of spicy sweet tobacco in the background.
- Key notes:
- eucalyptus
- mandarin
- papyrus
- rum
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Extending a moment held in time. At dawn, hand in hand.
Images cross and softly intertwine.
Zesty tangerine, fresh eucalyptus, enveloped by cocoa. A loving memory.
801 Blu Palermo by Bon Parfumeur £105.00
- Key notes:
- cypress
- mandarin
- rosemary
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- marine
- transparent
A fresh formula which smells like sea spray on pebbles and some driftwood drying in the sun.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 801 if you like the marine theme, dry woody nuances and a touch of sunny citrus.
Perfumer for 801: Karine Dubreuil-Sereni.
Aura Maris by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- mandarin
- mineral accord
- narcissus
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- green
- marine
- woody
A crisp, citrus fragrance, the breeze brushing gently over the grass, flowers and shrubs of the Mediterranean, and golden reflections of the sun’s rays on the shimmering sea.
A fresh, lively, green scent with notes of Bergamot and Mandarin, and light flowery undertones of Jasmine and Narcissus.
Aurantium Jasmine by J-Scent £122.00
- Key notes:
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- mandarin
- neroli
- orange blossom
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- green
A floral abundance of radiant orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley, given extra oomph by sultry jasmine sambac. An incredibly holographic progression from dewy green to heady roawr, aided and abetted by musk and guiacwood.
Bel Air by Molinard £65.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- jasmine
- mandarin
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- spicy
A floral flight of a thousand fragrances from the Pays de Grasse.
Bel Air, in a contemporary interpretation, exalts the most exquisite flowers of Grasse in a sumptuous, luminous bouquet.
A fragrance in which Centifolia rose, jasmine, tuberose, iris, violet, and mimosa bloom sensuously, eternally. A genuine jewel of light, the bottle is a faithful replica of its predecessor, now tenderly tinged with coral. Bel Air, inspired by an idyllic garden, enchants the eye and heart with its petite pastel flask that radiates intensely bucolic beauty.
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- mandarin
- orange blossom
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
Bergamundi (a Latin-esque name meaning “bergamot of the world”), starts bright and fizzy with bergamot, tangerine and lime. This eau de parfum is fleshed out by smiling magnolia and orange blossom, and anchored by airy musk and cedarwood.
Brume d'été by Marie Jeanne £60.00
- Key notes:
- lavender
- mandarin
- peppermint
- petitgrain
- rosemary
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
Perfume: Sidonie Lancesseur
A body mist with refreshing essential oils of mandarin, rosemary and petitgrain. Marie Jeanne created a fairly novel format of a very gentle, pleasant mist which lends a boost of citrus freshness to sooth and delight the senses and mind.
Cashmere Beige by MINT £170.00
- Key notes:
- mandarin
- musk
- petrichor
- tonka beans
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- transparent
- unconventional
Purple line
Perfumer: Karine Vinchon
A beautiful floral abstraction, sheer delight for the olfactive imagination: is it a lilac, or spicy carnation or all the aromas of many humble meadow flowers mixed in the spring rain?
The shady cool and crisp orris (made very dry with cedar and tonka) offers a floral riddle which every nose solves in his or her own way.
Delulu by Oddity £170.00
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- blackcurrant
- cedrat
- mandarin
- osmanthus
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
- spicy
- woody
Delulu is a soft-focus dream sequence in oversaturated colours, swirling across a soundtrack of shoegaze and nineties/noughties indie.This particular sequence follows childhood into adolescence: a favourite toy, a pack of crayons, a melted sweet in your jeans pocket, a bite of berry pie, a long sunny day doing nothing. There’s fizzy cedrat and the salty-fresh friction of tart rhubarb against rooty vetiver. Like all dreams, things get weird: a niff of rosy plastic and smoky incense. Yesterday is a place you can never visit again, but it’s still an escape from tomorrow. That’s Delulu.
Delulu bottle caps are hand made from memories, specifically a nostalgic jumble of plastic beach toys captured in epoxy resin.
Master perfumer
David Chieze
About La Collection M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent
- How does La Collection M7 Oud Absolu differ from these mandarin-based fragrances?
- La Collection M7 Oud Absolu is distinctive for its oriental woody character, combining mandarin with patchouli, myrrh, and labdanum to create a rich, resinous depth. In contrast, the fragrances listed here focus on mandarin paired with fresher, sweeter, or cleaner accords, often lacking the heavy oud and resin notes.
- What note is most commonly shared between these fragrances and La Collection M7 Oud Absolu?
- Mandarin is the shared note among all the fragrances listed, providing a bright citrus element that links them to La Collection M7 Oud Absolu’s opening character.
- Are any of these fragrances suitable for someone who prefers a lighter scent than La Collection M7 Oud Absolu?
- Yes, several options like 004 Gin Cologne, 801 Blu Palermo, and Aura Maris offer fresher, lighter interpretations with herbal, marine, or clean accords, making them good choices for those seeking less intensity than the original.