Mercedes-Benz 2017 EDT

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Mercedes Benz Club Black

by Olivier Cresp

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Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Club Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Olivier Cresp. Mercedes Benz Club Black opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Incense, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Ambroxan, and Benzoin. Mercedes-Benz's Mercedes Benz Club Black carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Mercedes Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Incense58%
Jasmine42%
Baseas listed
Vanilla34%
Benzoin25%
Woody Notes21%
Ambroxan20%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Club Black opens with a brief, zesty whisper of bergamot before quickly diving into its star attraction: a deep, resinous vanilla. This isn't your average sugary dessert; it's a sophisticated, almost boozy vanilla, expertly woven with warm, dark incense and benzoin that add a balsamic, slightly smoky depth. Woody notes and ambroxan provide a smooth, lingering base, creating an alluring, enveloping scent bubble.

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