INCEPTION Eau de Parfum bottle INCEPTION
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2013 Year 2020
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Mercedes-Benz Select Day Eau de Toilette bottle Mercedes-Benz Select Day

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - INCEPTION
Prepare for a divisive experience; Inception is a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some rave about its fresh, natural vibe, while others dismiss it as artificial and forgettable. It's an acquired taste that defies simple definitions.
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Our Verdict - Mercedes-Benz Select Day
This one's a proper crowd-pleaser for sure. If you're after a fresh, clean, and utterly inoffensive scent for everyday wear and a bargain price, Select Day is your ticket. Don't expect anything groundbreaking, but it absolutely delivers on reliable freshness.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 17%
Floral 10% 0%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 17% 19%
Sweet 5% 2%
Warm 10% 8%
Woody 14% 29%
Earthy 10% 13%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 35% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
INCEPTION EdP
Mercedes-Benz Select Day EdT

Notes

Only in Mercedes-Benz Select Day
Citrus 61% Sage 39%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 24% vs 45%
Green 17% vs 32%
Spicy 12% vs 22%
Only in Mercedes-Benz Select Day
Woody 100%

Accords

INCEPTION Mercedes-Benz Select Day
100%
Marine
91%
74%
Aromatic
100%
66%
Citrus
89%
70%
Green
74%
61%
Woody
68%
48%
Fresh
60%
58%
Salty
55%
Herbal
56%
51%
Aquatic
48%
Floral
Marine shared
100%
91%
Aromatic shared
74%
100%
Citrus shared
66%
89%
Green shared
70%
74%
Woody shared
61%
68%
Fresh shared
48%
60%
Salty shared
58%
55%
56%
51%
48%

Performance

INCEPTION Mercedes-Benz Select Day
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

INCEPTION

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and moderately projecting profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, with several reviewers noting its office-friendly nature. The unique, almost industrial twist might make it less ideal for formal settings, though its longevity makes it excellent for all-day casual wear.

Mercedes-Benz Select Day

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle sillage makes it perfectly suited for office and casual wear without overwhelming. It's too light and common for formal events and only moderately suitable for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
92%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Marine, Citrus accords and Citrus, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

INCEPTION
Mercedes-Benz Select Day
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