Mercedes Benz Club Black
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Queen by Queen Latifah
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly impressive vanilla 'cheapie' from an unexpected brand. Club Black delivers a rich, smoky vanilla experience that punches well above its price point, though be warned: some noses are completely blind to its charms.
This discontinued gem is a boozy, vanilla-patchouli dream, consistently praised for smelling far more expensive than its original price tag. It's a celebrity fragrance that's truly queen-worthy, though it can be a bit much if oversprayed.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 28% |
| Floral | 17% | 16% |
| Fruity | 4% | 7% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 20% | 29% |
| Warm | 16% | 14% |
| Woody | 11% | 10% |
| Earthy | 9% | 8% |
| Animalic | 6% | 5% |
| Fresh | 18% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Club Black leans towards cooler weather, date nights, and formal events due to its warm, rich, and often described 'seductive' vanilla profile. While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, its depth and sweetness might be too much for high heat or overly casual settings. Performance reports are mixed, but generally, it's considered too strong for the office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Queen's strong sillage and impressive longevity, combined with its rich boozy and warm spicy accords, make it more suitable for evening or cooler-weather wear. It's a bit too bold for an everyday office scent but shines on dates, formal events, and for cosy, casual moments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Jasmine, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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