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Perfectionist Eau de Parfum bottle Perfectionist 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 - Perfectionist EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hermes - Eau des Merveilles - a citrus fragrance led by Orange, Lemon, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
Perfectionist EDP
Mercedes-Benz EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 46% vs 36%
Only in Perfectionist
Orange 53%
Only in Mercedes-Benz
Bergamot 37% Mandarin 27%
Shared Notes
Pepper 31% vs 28%
Violet 27% vs 35%
Only in Perfectionist
Pink Pepper 23% Amber 19%
Only in Mercedes-Benz
Galbanum 18% Nutmeg 18%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 30% vs 36%
Cedar 26% vs 33%
Only in Perfectionist
Oakmoss 23% Fir 19%
Only in Mercedes-Benz
Patchouli 30%

Accords

Perfectionist Mercedes-Benz
90%
Citrus
100%
78%
Woody
92%
Aromatic
77%
54%
Powdery
68%
66%
Warm Spicy
52%
Green
55%
Earthy
52%
Patchouli
50%
42%
Amber
Citrus shared
90%
100%
Woody shared
78%
92%
77%
Powdery shared
54%
68%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
52%
55%
52%
50%
42%

Performance

Perfectionist Mercedes-Benz
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Perfectionist

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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 lean citrus, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Perfectionist EDP
Mercedes-Benz EDP
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