Mercedes-Benz 2013 EDP

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Mercedes Benz Intense

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Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Mercedes Benz Intense opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Violet, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Cetalox, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Mercedes-Benz's Mercedes Benz Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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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Mercedes Benz Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Mercedes-Benz Intense opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and lemon, swiftly joined by the green, slightly aqueous freshness of violet leaf, hinting at its iconic inspiration. The heart introduces a spicy kick from pepper and nutmeg, softened by galbanum and the powdery earthiness of violet. The dry down settles into a woody embrace of vetiver, cedar, and patchouli, underpinned by the smooth, ambergris-like warmth of cetalox, for a refined and masculine finish.

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