Yves Saint Laurent M7 Oud Absolu — Type Formula
A modernized revival of the pioneering oud fragrance, deeper and more resinous than the original.
YSL relaunched its legendary 2002 M7 as Oud Absolu, doubling down on real agarwood facets, myrrh and vetiver. The result is a dark, medicinal-sweet oriental wood built for cold-weather statement wear.
Accord skeleton
Composition (24 materials · type reconstruction · amounts locked)
| # | Material | CAS | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oud synthetic (Firsantol) | -- | 9.8% 🔒 |
| 2 | Myrrh resinoid | 9000-45-7 | 7.6% 🔒 |
| 3 | Vetiver oil Haiti | 8016-96-4 | 6.1% 🔒 |
| 4 | Patchouli oil | 8014-09-3 | 5.3% 🔒 |
| 5 | Labdanum resinoid | 8016-26-0 | 4.7% 🔒 |
| 6 | Mandarin oil | 8008-31-9 | 3.9% 🔒 |
| 7 | Bergamot oil | 8007-75-8 | 3.2% 🔒 |
| 8 | Cedarwood Atlas oil | 8000-27-9 | 2.6% 🔒 |
| 9 | Guaiacwood oil | 8016-23-7 | 2.1% 🔒 |
| 10 | Iso E Super | 54464-57-2 | 1.8% 🔒 |
| 11 | Ambroxan | 6790-58-5 | 1.4% 🔒 |
| 12 | Benzoin resinoid | 9000-05-9 | 1.1% 🔒 |
| 13 | Vanillin | 121-33-5 | 0.9% 🔒 |
| 14 | Tolu balsam resinoid | 9000-64-0 | 0.7% 🔒 |
| 15 | Coumarin | 91-64-5 | 0.5% 🔒 |
| 16 | Saffron (safranal) | 116-26-7 | 0.4% 🔒 |
| 17 | Cypriol oil | 8014-09-3 | 0.3% 🔒 |
| 18 | Styrax oil | 8046-19-3 | 0.2% 🔒 |
| 19 | Leather accord (isobutyl quinoline) | 93-19-6 | 12.4% 🔒 |
| 20 | Cistus oil | 8016-26-0 | 9.8% 🔒 |
| 21 | Cashmeran | 33704-61-9 | 7.6% 🔒 |
| 22 | Musk ketone | 81-14-1 | 6.1% 🔒 |
| 23 | Habanolide | 111879-80-2 | 5.3% 🔒 |
| 24 | Nutmeg oil | 8008-45-5 | 4.7% 🔒 |
— = captive material without a public CAS (a substitution is provided in the full spec). Restricted allergens are IFRA-flagged in the paid spec.
What you get
Free — the complete material list, CAS numbers and accord breakdown above. Study the architecture before you spend a cent.
Unlock ($19.99) — exact percentages, a dilution guide, a batch calculator (enter your grams → get every weight), IFRA-compliant substitutions, and your downloadable master spec.
Three ways to wear it
- Build it — source the raw materials and mix from the full spec.
- Shortcut it — use the matched ready concentrate, just add alcohol (coming soon).
- Smell it first — try a finished scent before sourcing dozens of ingredients. See our oil range →
An educational type specification inspired by the composition of Yves Saint Laurent M7 Oud Absolu. OLFX is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original house. This is a written recipe / analysis, not a physical sample. Reformulate to your market’s IFRA category before use.
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