Mercedes-Benz 2018 EDP

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Mercedes Benz Man Private

by Olivier Cresp

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Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Man Private is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Cresp. Mercedes Benz Man Private opens with Cypress, Cardamom, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Lavender, Ambroxan, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, and Patchouli. Mercedes-Benz's Mercedes Benz Man Private carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper grown-up scent that's seriously polarising. It's either a sophisticated, woody masterpiece that smells far more expensive than it is, or a glorified car air freshener. Definitely not for the lads and lasses, this is for a proper man.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Mercedes Benz Man Private 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
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:
Office

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its decidedly mature and warm woody-spicy profile, make it better suited for evening and cooler weather occasions. While some suggest it's good for the office, its distinct 'grown-up' and luxurious feel leans more towards formal events or sophisticated dates.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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 Man Private opens with a rich, spicy green hit of cypress and cardamom, immediately setting a serious tone. As it settles, a smooth heart of ambroxan and aromatic lavender emerges, giving it a refined, slightly leathery texture. The journey concludes with a deep, earthy base of cashmere wood, cedar, and patchouli, creating a warm and resinous finish that lingers for hours.

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