Mercedes Benz Club Black
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
So Elixir Purple
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly impressive vanilla 'cheapie' from an unexpected brand. Club Black delivers a rich, smoky vanilla experience that punches well above its price point, though be warned: some noses are completely blind to its charms.
So Elixir Purple is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some it's a mysterious, fruity-woody marvel, for others, an artificial grape nightmare. You'll either adore its dark charm or find it overwhelming and headache-inducing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 28% |
| Floral | 17% | 24% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 4% | 6% |
| Sweet | 20% | 19% |
| Warm | 16% | 7% |
| Woody | 11% | 17% |
| Earthy | 9% | 16% |
| Animalic | 6% | 5% |
| Fresh | 18% | 13% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Club Black leans towards cooler weather, date nights, and formal events due to its warm, rich, and often described 'seductive' vanilla profile. While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, its depth and sweetness might be too much for high heat or overly casual settings. Performance reports are mixed, but generally, it's considered too strong for the office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting, dark oriental-woody profile make it too strong for most offices, but perfect for date nights and formal evening events where its seductive nature can shine. Casual wear is acceptable due to its perceived sweetness, especially in cooler weather, but it's entirely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Vanilla accords and Vanilla, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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