Mercedes Benz Intense Men EDT Spray, 120ml

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It may not push artistic boundaries. It may not impress someone who collects middle eastern ouds. But it seems wearable Spring, Fall, & Winter, but maybe even on a mild summer night. There's nothing here that offends. The projection and sillage are moderate to strong, not over the top. The oud is a supporting player, not the focus. Even the violet is there but it's not "in your face" like Fahrenheit EDT at all. No single note really hits me. I guess I'd call it really well blended. But the combination produces a really great smelling result.

Quality: 8.5 (The fragrance ingredients quality is above average despite the opening synthetic note remarked. It bears a quality presentation, with a sturdy glass bottle, a heavy cap, a good sprayer, as well as an unusual well-crafted fake leather case). Finally, the base notes add a touch of seductive allure and deep sensuality. The incense and ambergris accord create an intoxicating blend that lingers on the skin, leaving an impression as unforgettable as the journey of a lifetime. The unique fusion of these base notes further emphasizes the captivating charm and charisma that defines the Mercedes Benz Intense. As the fragrance progresses, we notice a strong violet leaf aroma, which for me, forms the signature of "Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum | Mercedes-Benz" together with the oud note. The unnatural freshness of the opening is now rounded off by a more natural violet leaf freshness. Polge probably wanted to recreate the chic ambience of a luxury-class Mercedes. On the other hand, the saffron note is also quite noticeable and blends with a scent reminiscent of leather. Okay, now I understand! Polge has added powerful air conditioning and real leather seats to this "Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum | Mercedes-Benz". I just don't understand well which of the listed notes are responsible for this leather accord. This is not "very similar" to Tuscan leather; people are only saying that because TL is the most prominent sweet/fruity-leather of today, and has popularized the leather note again. These are both sweet leathers, yes, but Mercedes Parfum does not have any fruit or smoke / ash, both prominent elements of Tuscan Leather. Do not go into this expecting a clone or even a riff on the Tuscan Leather theme; god knows we have enough of those. If, however, you enjoy sweeter, more powdery oriental leathers like Cuir Ottoman and Davidoff's Leather Blend (along with the Polo Supreme Leather), you will enjoy this. New fragrances Club Fresh and Club Extreme repeat futuristic design of Mercedes Benz Club, notwithstanding that Club Fresh is created in bluish shades of metal shield, while the color of Club Extreme is dark grey metal shade. The fragrances will be available as 50 and 100ml Eau de Toilette.Price: 6.5 (€ 60 for 120 ml? The juice is not worth it. You are paying for the leathery case and the Mercedes name as well. I bought my flask on sale for €45). In the opening I don't get much of the top notes, save for the slightest hint of mandarin orange. I had heard about the comparisons to Mugler's Pure Malt and A Men, and I think that's spot on with what the opening smells like, a 50/50 mix between the two. The dry down is sweet and chocolatey from what I assume is the patchouli, mixed with woody and leather notes. This is a fine patchouli/vanilla based men's scent that is bound to please. The opening presents an odd citrus veneer over the heart notes that seems a bit discordant and out of place, but thankfully it passes within minutes. Honestly, I think this opening is where one could find CE a bit off-putting, but it almost doesn't resemble the lovely evolution to follow.

This would lean more towards a fall/winter fragrance, but it could work on a cool spring day too. I get more night time vibes with it, but it's not so heavy that it won't work during the day time either. I could also see this working at the office, so long as you don't go too heavy with the sprays. I'd say MB le parfum is excellent, but I'd be careful to hide the bottle. I wouldn't want anyone to know I use a cologne favored by the under-classes.

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum is signature scent worthy. It qualifies as one of the best price to value fragrances on the market. If you're a fan of the scent Oud (Agarwood) then you're in for a stellar performer.