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Cocktail Eau de Parfum bottle Cocktail EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
- Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Mercedes-Benz Eau de Parfum bottle Mercedes-Benz EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cocktail EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Emporio Remix for Him. Built around Bergamot, Basil, Cardamom, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Emporio Remix for Him.
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Our Verdict - Mercedes-Benz EDP
This one's a divisive cheapie: some call it a pleasant, fresher Fahrenheit, others a generic, synthetic mess that’s only fit for the bin. For those who connect with its violet-citrus-wood profile, it’s a versatile daily driver punching above its weight, but blind buy at your own risk.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cocktail EDP
Mercedes-Benz EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 36%
Only in Mercedes-Benz
Lemon 36% Mandarin 27%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 36%
Only in Mercedes-Benz
Cedar 33% Patchouli 30%

Accords

Cocktail Mercedes-Benz
Citrus
100%
70%
Woody
92%
Aromatic
77%
Powdery
68%
Green
55%
Earthy
52%
50%
Sweet
Patchouli
50%
100%
Woody shared
70%
92%
77%
68%
55%
52%
50%
50%

Performance

Cocktail Mercedes-Benz
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cocktail

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Mercedes-Benz

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate performance make it suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by many reviewers. While some find it versatile enough for any occasion, its general 'inoffensive' nature might lack the distinct personality needed for a standout date night or formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Bergamot, Vetiver, Nutmeg notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cocktail EDP
Mercedes-Benz EDP
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