Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Oud
100%
Amber
84%
Aromatic
80%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Citrus
66%
Woody
65%
Musky
51%
Powdery
50%
Earthy
48%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Oud, Amber, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Oud, Amber, Aromatic, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Oud, Amber, Aromatic, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
M7byYves Saint Laurentis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.M7was launched in 2002. M7 was created by Jacques Cavallier and Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver; base notes are Amber and Musk.M7 by Tom Ford embodies male sensuality. It is the seventh men's perfume by YSL and the second one created by Tom Ford (who worked as the creative director for YSL at the time). The perfumers behind the fragrance are Jacques Cavallier and Alberto Morillas.M7 was accompanied by a very provocative advertising campaign with a nude man. The M7 man is elegant, sensual, masculine and desirable. The face in the commercials is Samuel De Cuber.M7 is a heavy, rich, intensive and masculine fragrance, dominated by dark, warm and dry precious woody notes and a heavy, natural, earth-like note originating from vetiver.The formula of this perfume encompasses assorted trees and raw, odorous plants. The composition begins with elegant citrus notes of Italian bergamot, Sicilian mandarin and rosemary from Southern France. The warm heart contains one of the most expensive components—Agarwood, followed by vetiver. The perfume closes with a soft ambergris trail and musky notes.The bottle colored in warm nuances was designed by Tom Ford and Doug Lloyd. The perfume was created in 2002.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is M7 office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.