Mercedes-Benz 2018 EDT

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Mercedes-Benz Select

by Olivier Cresp

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Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Select is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Olivier Cresp. Mercedes-Benz Select opens with Bergamot and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Apple and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. Mercedes-Benz's Mercedes-Benz Select carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Mercedes-Benz Select is stuck in a bit of a quandary. It's often seen as an Aventus-esque scent, which for some is a compliment, for others, an insult. Unfortunately, many users report performance so poor it makes the whole thing feel a bit pointless.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Bright
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Mercedes-Benz Select Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Blackcurrant47%
Heartas listed
Apple60%
Mint40%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan48%
Musk28%
Patchouli24%

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and broadly appealing scent profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially for a bit of 'grocery shopping Aventus'. However, its reported weak longevity and projection limit its suitability for dates or formal events where more impact is desired.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 40-B), AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), OCTOCRYLENE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, CI 60730 (EXT, VIOLET 2), BHT, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Mercedes-Benz Select opens with a lively burst of blackcurrant and bergamot, bringing a fresh, fruity zest. This quickly gives way to the crispness of green apple and a hint of invigorating mint. The base settles into a smooth, musky foundation with touches of patchouli and the modern warmth of ambroxan, maintaining a clean and fresh character throughout.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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