Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 264 Mercedes-Benz a dupe of Mercedes-Benz?
Mercedes-Benz EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
264 Mercedes-Benz EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
An exact match, note for note, to the self-titled Mercedes-Benz eau de parfum's citrus-violet-pepper-vetiver structure.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Citrus-spice opening with a woody base transitions well between spring and autumn.
Occasions
Sophisticated enough for the office and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Violet, Pepper, Vetiver
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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