Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum vs Avant Eau de Parfum

Mercedes Benz Intense

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Avant Eau de Parfum

This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. While some find its smoky take on a classic DNA a bargain, a significant chunk of folks reckon it smells like burnt sausages, dirty campfires, or rotten veg. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're feeling adventurous and have ten quid to spare.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	20%
Floral	10%	13%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	18%	16%
Sweet	7%	5%
Warm	13%	13%
Woody	22%	16%
Earthy	17%	18%
Animalic	2%	7%
Fresh	23%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mercedes Benz Intense EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 23% vs 34%

Bergamot 21% vs 36%

Only in Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 37% Mandarin 18%

Only in Avant Eau de Parfum

Green 28%

Shared Notes

Pepper 26% vs 47%

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Violet 35% Nutmeg 20% Galbanum 19%

Only in Avant Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 28% Lavender 25%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 32% vs 43%

Patchouli 20% vs 30%

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Cedar 26% Cetalox 22%

Only in Avant Eau de Parfum

Musk 26%

Accords

Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum Avant Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

60%

79%

Citrus

100%

75%

Fresh Spicy

80%

75%

Aromatic

75%

74%

Ozonic

71%

Violet Floral

66%

Powdery

65%

Green

58%

62%

Aquatic

55%

Earthy

52%

Warm Spicy

47%

Woody shared

100%

60%

Citrus shared

79%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

75%

80%

Aromatic shared

75%

Ozonic

74%

Violet Floral

71%

Powdery

66%

Green shared

65%

58%

Aquatic

62%

Earthy shared

55%

52%

Warm Spicy

47%

Performance

Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum Avant Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Avant Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its intensely smoky character makes it a bit much for a formal setting or the office, but its fresh, energetic opening suits casual wear and even sport. The divisive nature of the smoke means it's a risky pick for a date, but could work if your date enjoys an unusual smoky scent.