Mercedes Benz
3 fragrances
Mercedes Benz extends the carmaker's name into three men's scents, two of them signed by perfumer Olivier Cresp. The family style is tidy and woody: citrus and violet leaf up top, nutmeg, pepper and galbanum in the middle, and cedar, vetiver and patchouli below. A sensible pick for someone who wants a polished office or evening scent without sweetness.
Where to start with Mercedes Benz
- Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz: the 2012 original; mandarin, Amalfi lemon and bergamot, then pepper, nutmeg, galbanum and violet, over Virginia cedar, patchouli and vetiver. Clean and straightforward.
- Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Toilette: from 2013 by Olivier Cresp; lemon, mandarin, violet leaf and bergamot, a heart of violet, nutmeg, cascalone, bourbon pepper and galbanum, and a deep base with vetiver, cedar, ambrox and patchouli.
- Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Le Parfum: from 2015, also by Olivier Cresp; bergamot, pink pepper and cascalone open onto violet leaf, saffron and galbanum, with patchouli, vetiver, juniper, oud and ambergris in the base.
How to choose
The original is the brightest, good for spring days and the office. The Intense version keeps the same citrus-violet idea but leans harder on woods and ambrox, giving more depth for fall. Le Parfum is the warmest, with saffron and a touch of oud, and makes sense for evenings and winter. All three share violet leaf or violet, galbanum and vetiver, so trying them together shows clearly how a single theme can be pushed lighter or darker.
Questions about Mercedes Benz
Who created the Mercedes Benz fragrances?
Our sources credit Olivier Cresp for both Mercedes Benz Intense and Mercedes Benz Le Parfum.
Which one is best for warm weather?
The 2012 original, with mandarin, lemon and bergamot over cedar and vetiver, is the lightest of the three.
Does Le Parfum contain oud?
Yes, oud is listed in its base alongside patchouli, vetiver, juniper and ambergris.