de Cartier Eau de Toilette vs Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

de Cartier

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2001	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

Mercedes Benz Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Cartier Eau de Toilette

A divisive scent for Cartier, praised as a fresh, clean masterpiece for warm weather, yet lambasted by many for its vanishing act. If you want something subtle, clean and elegant for your gym bag, this could be it, but don't expect it to last.

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Our Verdict - Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

A divisive take on the iconic Fahrenheit DNA, Mercedes-Benz Intense offers a fresh, violet-heavy twist. For lovers, it's a versatile, class act with fantastic performance at a bargain price. For others, it's a muddled, cloying mess, missing Fahrenheit's depth. Test before you commit, this one strongly splits opinions.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	17%
Floral	15%	10%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	16%	18%
Sweet	8%	7%
Warm	10%	13%
Woody	14%	22%
Earthy	10%	17%
Animalic	8%	2%
Fresh	28%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 31% vs 21%

Only in de Cartier Eau de Toilette

Yuzu 38% Coriander 31%

Only in Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 37% Lemon 24% Mandarin 18%

Shared Notes

Violet 33% vs 34%

Only in de Cartier Eau de Toilette

Violet Leaf 38% Lavender 29%

Only in Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Pepper 26% Nutmeg 20% Galbanum 19%

Shared Notes

Cedar 32% vs 25%

Patchouli 20% vs 20%

Only in de Cartier Eau de Toilette

Musk 27% Amber 20%

Only in Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 32% Cetalox 22%

Accords

de Cartier Eau de Toilette Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

79%

77%

Woody

100%

78%

Powdery

66%

77%

Aromatic

75%

66%

Fresh Spicy

75%

72%

Ozonic

74%

67%

Violet Floral

71%

62%

Green

65%

61%

Aquatic

62%

60%

Lavender

Earthy

55%

Citrus shared

100%

79%

Woody shared

77%

100%

Powdery shared

78%

66%

Aromatic shared

77%

75%

Fresh Spicy shared

66%

75%

Ozonic shared

72%

74%

Violet Floral shared

67%

71%

Green shared

62%

65%

Aquatic shared

61%

62%

Lavender

60%

Earthy

55%

Performance

de Cartier Eau de Toilette Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Cartier Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

With its subtle projection and short longevity, this fragrance is ideal for office wear, casual outings, or even a post-workout refresh, as it's unlikely to offend. It's less suited for dates or formal events where stronger projection and lasting power are generally desired.

Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its fresh, woody, and slightly spicy profile makes it suitable for office and formal wear, though some find it can be cloying if oversprayed. Reviews highlight its versatility for day-to-day use and date nights, but its 'Intense' nature and varied performance reports suggest it's not ideal for sport.