To Be Eau de Toilette vs Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

To Be

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M	Gender	U
2011	Year	2013
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - To Be Eau de Toilette

A punchy, cool spicy-fresh masculine with a rebellious edge and a likeable, energetic profile. To Be is affordable, crowd-pleasing, and makes a solid everyday signature for younger men.

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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	14%	17%
Floral	3%	10%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	25%	18%
Sweet	7%	7%
Warm	20%	13%
Woody	16%	22%
Earthy	17%	17%
Animalic	2%	2%
Fresh	30%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in To Be Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 51% Pepper 49%

Only in Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 37% Lemon 24% Bergamot 21% Mandarin 18%

Only in To Be Eau de Toilette

Violet Leaf 100%

Only in Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Violet 35% Pepper 26% Nutmeg 20% Galbanum 19%

Shared Notes

Cedar 31% vs 25%

Patchouli 29% vs 20%

Only in To Be Eau de Toilette

Amber 39%

Only in Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 32% Cetalox 22%

Accords

To Be Eau de Toilette Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum

100%

Fresh Spicy

75%

70%

Woody

100%

85%

Ozonic

74%

80%

Citrus

79%

Aromatic

75%

Violet Floral

71%

Powdery

66%

65%

Amber

50%

Green

65%

60%

Aquatic

62%

Earthy

55%

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

75%

Woody shared

70%

100%

Ozonic shared

85%

74%

Citrus shared

80%

79%

Aromatic

75%

Violet Floral

71%

Powdery

66%

Amber

65%

Green shared

50%

65%

Aquatic shared

60%

62%

Earthy

55%

Performance

To Be 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

To Be Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The fresh spicy citrus opening and ozonic-aquatic heart make this ideal for spring and early summer, while the woody-amber base gives it versatility for crisp fall days. It lacks the warmth and density for true winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Moderate projection and a clean, crisp profile make it appropriate for daily casual and office settings, and it is energetic enough for sport. It's less suited to formal wear due to its playful, youthful vibe.

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.