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05/27/2021
HugoMontez
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HugoMontez
4
The bright side of Oud
Everyone knows what is Oud at this point. But back in 2004, only YSL and Tom Ford did knew what it was, and they wanted to spread the word to the world. M7 (2002) was a groundbreaking fragrance and put Oud on the map (although is more an accord rather than the material itself). 2 years later, they came out with a fresh interpretation of it, and they nailed it, again.
OK, M7 fresh is kinda predictable in terms of what you'd expect as a fresh flanker of M7, but it's very well made. Jacques Cavallier knows how to do a good and original fresh fragrance. It starts with a big dose of fresh and bitter citruses. Bergamot and Mandarin orange play a big role here. A dance between the juicy sweet mandarin and the bitter green bergamot. After this initial burst, that lasts about 10min, there's some aromatic nuances that i can't put my nose on. Maybe ginger mixed with the citruses makes this aromatic facet shines but it's only there for this transition between the opening and the mid, which is all about grapefruit, and the "oud" accord of the original, which in here, is very toned down and in the background of the composition.
This is a citrus woody aromatic fragrance with the added "oud" accord twist. It's pretty much it. In the drydown, there's vetiver but just supporting the fragrance and make it last a bit more.
Talking about lasting power, the fragrance lasts pretty long to be honest. Not a beast in terms of projection (Just average to good in the first hour or so) but will linger for the whole day. 8+ easily.
I'm enjoying this one a lot and i'm glad i picked up a bottle but i do not recommend paying the online prices that we see on ebay, amazon, etc... Around 60-70€ would be a great deal but not more than that.
The grapefruit-vetiver combination reminds me a bit of L'Homme Ideal Cologne. Not so fresh and almondy but in the same vein.
Overall, a fresh and citrus take on M7, as you'd expect, but very delightful. A sunny oud, as bashke81 said below. I love it and will be a good companion this spring/summer time.
4/5
OK, M7 fresh is kinda predictable in terms of what you'd expect as a fresh flanker of M7, but it's very well made. Jacques Cavallier knows how to do a good and original fresh fragrance. It starts with a big dose of fresh and bitter citruses. Bergamot and Mandarin orange play a big role here. A dance between the juicy sweet mandarin and the bitter green bergamot. After this initial burst, that lasts about 10min, there's some aromatic nuances that i can't put my nose on. Maybe ginger mixed with the citruses makes this aromatic facet shines but it's only there for this transition between the opening and the mid, which is all about grapefruit, and the "oud" accord of the original, which in here, is very toned down and in the background of the composition.
This is a citrus woody aromatic fragrance with the added "oud" accord twist. It's pretty much it. In the drydown, there's vetiver but just supporting the fragrance and make it last a bit more.
Talking about lasting power, the fragrance lasts pretty long to be honest. Not a beast in terms of projection (Just average to good in the first hour or so) but will linger for the whole day. 8+ easily.
I'm enjoying this one a lot and i'm glad i picked up a bottle but i do not recommend paying the online prices that we see on ebay, amazon, etc... Around 60-70€ would be a great deal but not more than that.
The grapefruit-vetiver combination reminds me a bit of L'Homme Ideal Cologne. Not so fresh and almondy but in the same vein.
Overall, a fresh and citrus take on M7, as you'd expect, but very delightful. A sunny oud, as bashke81 said below. I love it and will be a good companion this spring/summer time.
4/5
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