Nitro Red Eau de Parfum bottle Nitro Red
Edp Concentration Edp
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2020 Year 2022
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Mercedes-Benz Ultimate Eau de Parfum bottle Mercedes-Benz Ultimate

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nitro Red
This loud, sweet, and divisive beast mode fragrance will get you noticed, not always for the right reasons. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, packed with synthetic fruitiness and massive projection, perfect for those who want to stand out on a budget.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Mercedes-Benz Ultimate
A divisive one, this. Some reckon it's a stellar budget-friendly clone of PDM Greenley and Dior Sauvage, a year-round versatile gem. Others dismiss it as a generic 'bubblegum sweet' or 'shaving cream' scent, best avoided. Blind buy at your own risk.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 8%
Floral 6% 7%
Fruity 17% 11%
Green 10% 11%
Sweet 17% 17%
Warm 9% 12%
Woody 25% 30%
Earthy 15% 10%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 25% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nitro Red EdP
Mercedes-Benz Ultimate EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 32% vs 58%
Only in Nitro Red
Apple 38% Bergamot 30%
Only in Mercedes-Benz Ultimate
Cedar 41%
Shared Notes
Amber 39% vs 28%
Sandalwood 30% vs 29%
Patchouli 29% vs 18%
Only in Mercedes-Benz Ultimate
Cypress 23%

Accords

Nitro Red Mercedes-Benz Ultimate
100%
Woody
100%
100%
Ozonic
98%
Aquatic
87%
Fruity
58%
67%
Fresh Spicy
74%
70%
Amber
55%
70%
Lavender
68%
64%
Citrus
47%
61%
Aromatic
62%
58%
Warm Spicy
46%
Powdery
54%
Green
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
100%
98%
Fruity shared
87%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
74%
Amber shared
70%
55%
Lavender shared
70%
68%
Citrus shared
64%
47%
Aromatic shared
61%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
46%
54%
46%

Performance

Nitro Red Mercedes-Benz Ultimate
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nitro Red

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its nuclear projection and strong, sweet profile make it entirely unsuitable for office or formal settings, where it would overwhelm. However, its youthful, energetic vibe is ideal for casual outings and dates, particularly in warmer weather. It's a bit too heavy for serious sport but could work for post-gym socialising.

Mercedes-Benz Ultimate

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and versatile woody-fresh spicy profile make it suitable for various settings, from office to casual outings. However, some find it a bit too bold for very formal events or high-intensity sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Amber accords and Lavender, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nitro Red
Mercedes-Benz Ultimate
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