Mercedes Benz Intense Mercedes-Benz for men

Mercedes Benz Intense Mercedes-Benz for men

main accords
woody
citrus
fresh spicy
aromatic
ozonic
violet
powdery
green
aquatic
earthy

Perfume rating 4.09 out of 5 with 982 votes

Mercedes Benz Intense by Mercedes-Benz is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Mercedes Benz Intense was launched in 2013. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Italian Mandarin; middle notes are Violet, Bourbon Pepper, Nutmeg and Galbanum; base notes are Bourbon Vetiver, Cedar, Cetalox and Patchouli.

Mercedes-Benz Intense for Men is a stronger and somewhat darker version of the original perfume. Fresh amber is enriched with dry wood with the aim of sensual, olfactive signature.

The opening of the composition introduces Calabrian bergamot, Italian mandarin, essences of lemon and violet leaves absolute. The heart develops aromas of bourbon pepper, cascalone molecules, galbanum, nutmeg and violet absolute, while the base encompasses ambrox, American cedar, bourbon vetiver, limbanol, Indonesian patchouli and cetalox.

The fragrance is available in flacons of the same shape as the first original edition, with iridescent shades from dark to pale gray towards the bottom. It can be purchased as 75ml EDT and 120ml EDT.

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Pros

Pros

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Violet, vetiver, and pepper make it smell masculine
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Great value for money
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Reminds of Dior Fahrenheit
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Perfect for work or less casual night out
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Ideal for spring, summer, fall and winter
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Great sillage and longevity
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Classy and intense fragrance
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Bright and friendly scent
Cons

Cons

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Can make some people feel sick
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Not unique or extraordinary
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Worse quality and performance compared to Dior Fahrenheit
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Strong leather and gasoline smell
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Terribly strong intense version
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Generic scent found in other fragrances like Hugo Boss
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Not suitable for casual situations
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Disgusting

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Top Notes

Violet Leaf
Lemon
Calabrian bergamot
Italian Mandarin

Middle Notes

Violet
Bourbon Pepper
Nutmeg
Galbanum

Base Notes

Bourbon Vetiver
Cedar
Cetalox
Patchouli

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Apollon.x01

Undoubtedly one of the best masculine scents, beautifully blended, also lasts for quite sometime, definitely recommend it.

James Tiberius Kirk

This frgrance definitely is close to Fahrenheit by Christian Dior. Without that petro scent. You can wear this on the cool weather seasons. I recommend this for formal occasions and date night. It last 7 to 8 hours on me. It tends to be affordable on fragrance sites.

waan

Dior Fahrenheit without any gasoline smell. It's very powdery and smells amazing.

lakkiirfan

Fahrenheit: Mercedes without Gasoline and no leather seats.
Review ends. 😉

Jeshuwin

Leathery, more floral version of Dior Fahrenheit. It's a lot brighter of a fragrance and the projection and longevity is average/sub- its an EDT intense but just think of it as EDT. I've found this to be a polarizing scent for me. Some people love it on me, others hate it. I personally like leathery scents but the bright floral notes might be a mess for some peoples noses. Overall not bad for me it id give it a 6/10. You can usually find this pretty cheap at discounters and online.

Travis_Bickle

A fresher and more green take on Fahrenheit by Dior. As others have stated, it is more centered around the violet leaf which leads to its more green scent profile. It's very cheap and smells great! I'd recommend this as a blind buy if you like the Fahrenheit DNA.

Vincent Law

I'll make one last update about this one.

I don't know if it's my skin that reacts so well to the scent, but I swear this stuff lasts forever on me, after 9 hours I could still smell whiffs of it in the air, and I'm not an oversprayer, I swear.

Super sensual scent to me, I love this fragrance.

Ksj_

This is a cheap synthetic mess of Fahrenheit.




It will be a pass from me.

MaximusLibya

Great smell reminds me of Dior Fehrenheit, Great sillage.
The only issue is the longevity idk if it’s the perfume causing nose blindness or it is really weak 2-3 H max and thats what you get. Why INTENSE ??

Great price btw. but why INTENSE ??

FragranceAnon

I have this one, the original EDT, the Parfum, and the sport version. They're all quite similar and likeable, so I'm not sure which one I like the most. This one is much like the original but slightly more dense.

Masculine, anytime, anywhere kind of fragrance. I'd pick this over the original for cool weather.

EJJ

Ok... I have lived with this for a while. I have Fahrenheit, I also have Amouage Portrayal Man which is a strong Fahrenheit variation.

This is light and effervescent Fahrenheit done in an amazing way. This is gorgeous from start to finish. Where Fahrenheit becomes an aromatic fougere, this is an aromatic fougere from the beginning. You can't wear Fahrenheit to most jobs but this is a workplace masterpiece.

It's very aromatic, it projects, it's fresh. My only issue is because of the ingredients used, you go nose blind to it quick and it being aromatic gives you the impression it's weak and disappears. But if you go and smell your shirt 2 days later you will still smell this. One of my favorites!!

garantis28

If Dior Fahrenheit is a biker in a leather vest, riding a chopper, then Mercedes Benz Intense is a well dressed man driving a convertible.

MB Intense is a modern day, much more approachable take on Dior Fahrenheit. They really do smell so similar, and share so much of the same DNA. Where Fahrenheit has a sharp and pungent gasoline note mixed with leather, MB Intense has bright bergamot with cetalox. Fahrenheit is sharp and piercing. It's unapologetically masculine. MB Intense is softer, more approachable, and just frankly more modern.

MB Intense is a perfect every day office scent. It's unique enough to separate itself from Blue de Chanel, Dylan Blue, Sauvage, etc., but not offensive in any way. It's bold enough to make an impression in a meeting, without soliciting negative reactions. MB Intense would be perfect as someone's signature scent, although certainly not revolutionary in terms of perfumery.

What is revolutionary about MB Intense is the price. From discounters at the time of writing this, you can buy an 8.1 ounce bottle for around $55 US. Compare that to Fahrenheit which is $60 or more for a 1.7 ounce bottle. MB Intense is an absolutely insane value. I usually don't include price in my reviews, but in this case it can't be ignored. Incredible value, excellent performance, and overall a well designed fragrance. Good stuff.

Vincent Law

Quick update on this one.

Wore it yesterday at 5.30 AM, I sprayed it 4-5 times around my neck.

At 3 PM my friend could still smell it up close, this stuff lasts.

AllThatJaZZ

There are frags that you have in your collection which you treat equally and then there are frags that you have a special place for, maybe perhaps treasure, frags that you get backups of… This one is special!

I first got this in a 75ml duty free blind buy. Pretty much didn’t expect much from it, bought it cause I was going back home and wanted something to unbox in the long ass flight. Signature scent at first sniff… this stuff is just brilliant. A bit ridiculous the way my mind works cause I now have 4 massive 240ml big boy bottles.

The chunky 240ml bottle design is simple yet elegant, kinda looks like an oil filter from the Silver Arrows Car… the one with the screamer howling exhaust note. The smell is a stunning master class violet note, smells expensive. Has the perfect amount of woody vetiver and a hint of a peppery note on the back end of the exhale. Very well balanced yet intense without being offensive nor cloying. Citrus note is there to give it that freshness, then the violet takes over in the dry down and lasts ages. Projection is moderate and the performance is super long lasting… I get great performance on my skin and don’t have to hunt for it. Versatile for year round use and casual enough for any occasion, I go 4 to 5 sprays.

jkb2k

Definitely extremely close to Fahrenheit, but it is such a piercing fragrance that personally I just can't stand it. It also lasts for a very long time, so if you like it, then you'll find that's great news.

Vincent Law

Wow.

I haven't smelled Fahrenheit in years, I remember it being more piercing than this but not by much.

I can smell mainly Violet, Pepper and Vetiver.

I am 24 and I really really really dig the smell of this, it's way different from all the other freshies I have, this fragrance is more cold and sharp than fresh but I love that.

My bottle is from 02-22, longevity seems okay, 5-6 hours, can't tell much about sillage and projection because I sprayed it on my neck as soon as I bought it.

This Mercedes-Benz is very elegant to me, office safe and signature scent worthy, it will set you apart from all the Invictus and Sauvage you find around, especially if you're on the younger side of things.

I don't think this is well suited for summer days, but evenings for sure, can be worn in virtually every occasion and season.

10/10, I might buy a second bottle because I like it THAT much.

AbeStreet

The Violet Leaf note is strong, at least for me, and dominates the fragrance. The citrus comes through and freshens the whole thing up a bit. Don't over spray, as I mistakenly did, it will project very loudly for a few hours. You will probably find that not all people appreciate the note of Violet Leaf. A light application will get you a few comfortable hours but not a full work day.

jackchemin

This is definitely a lighter version of Fahrenheit. What’s predominantly missing is the leather. Good stuff definitely worth the money. I can see this being used as an office fragrance and the third height EBT used for night time out and aboutness.

sherifhassan78

Excellent for the price! Above the expectations. That's a Really good fragrance. Good job again Mercedes

RogueZXRO

I don't recommend blind buying it since the smell is not for everyone. If you like that gasoline-like smell from Fahrenheit then you might like this. Ultra masculine scent that works for any season.

Radias

Excellent, less expensive substitute (95%) for Dior's Fahrenheit. Very masculine without being overpowering. I get 10+ hours on skin and clothes. You WILL get compliments from strangers. in a word, STUNNING.

Dr_Cucuy21

Definitely a better version of Fahrenheit. Save yourself some money and get this hidden gem.

s.ayar

I really wanted to like this one, but too much pepper! Either it was my batch or my nose is sensitive to pepper, but this was %90 pepper bomb to me.
At the moment I'm settled with Boss Bottled Night for mysterious sexy violet fragrance I was searching.

StaticCentreHalf

I mean... I can see where everyone is coming from with the whole Fahrenheit thing; the petrol vibe is there via the combination of woods and violet but that's where it ends. MBI is a much fresher scent with plenty of citrus and nowhere near as sweet.

sniffer 65

This starts with a really nice mandarin, violet, vetiver and cedar opening, with the violet being the standout. The pepper moves forward a bit as the mandarin recedes. The vetiver is light, more of an accent on the cedar than a note in itself. I was really liking this. Unfortunately for me, this doesn't seem to last. I reapplied at 2 hours because the wafts from my shirts were almost gone. 90 minutes later, I went into my office and my fragrance-trained staff couldn't smell anything from 3 feet away after 5 minutes. So sillage, projection and longevity are not great. Very disappointing, especially because affordable violet leaf fragrances are few and far between. I haven't given up on this, but so far it hasn't lived up to the promise of the opening.

PradaGodFatha

Dont waste your money expecting a fahrenheit clone.

This is fresh and clean like ck one/versace pour homme. This isnt close to fahrenheit. It smells like Froot loops, lemon/lime, floral and cologne-y smelling base. this is a better pick up than a lot of cheap fragrances you see YouTube reviewers recommending

Amazing fragrance for the price, but DO NOT buy this if you're looking for fahrenheit alternative. They are drastically different.

Pgdipoto

I received this as a gift, along with MB Cologne. I like this better than the cologne, but there's something about it that is just...annoying. It's sweet and deep and inviting compared to cologne, much more suitable for nights and cooler weather (including summer days that aren't too hot)...but there is a slight cloyingness to it. It's one of those scents that are definitely nice and sweet but that I don't love. Definitely should be careful with how much you apply, in my opinion. I was happy to get rid of it, to be honest. And don't even get me started on the cologne.

m2k

I understand the comparisons to Fahrenheit. But to me, this is a closer to a lighter, soapier, "laundry-sheet" take on Geoffrey Beene's Grey Flannel.

There's no sharp opening bouquet or deep, wet oakmoss here. But this smells immediately and up-close as what GF smells like as it dries down in the air, albeit cleaner.

Some might take that to be a bad thing, but it's fantastic. GF appears in layers while this stays linear and well-blended throughout. Both last a decent amount of time, and I can still smell this on my wrist a day later after showering.

I personally adore and prefer GF to this, but this is much easier to wear.

Dumbplings

People saying it smells like fahrenheit...well I haven't tried that. But what it does smell like to me is Joop Wow Fresh & Cavali Uomo

Starts off with a Woody & Citrus opening...then dries down into a sweet + violet combination which you'd see in fragrances like Joop wow fresh & cavali uomo...And it even does have the leathery smell that Cavali uomo has too

Also you get a bit of pepper & nutmeg in the dry down, but it's not that spicy it's more earthy which i'm fairy sure is giving it the leathery smell it's the nutmeg + pepper combo which gives it an earthy leathery smell

So in my 2 cents, that's what I think it smells like.

FerchBerch

while synthetic, its a very nice smell. The girlfriend loves it

Fragrance_Gkn

Oliver usta güzel parfüm yapmış.Fahreneite çok benziyor.erkeksi koku ve şişesi ağır güzel.
Koku:8
Kalıcılık:8

Oliver master made a beautiful perfume. It is very similar to Fahrenheit. It smells masculine and the bottle is heavy and beautiful.
Fragrance:8
Longvty:8

Moedalloul

Ok so I love Fahrenheit and i decided to try this
The scent is similar to Fahrenheit but more wearable and versatile
Smells very pleasant and different than your typical blue fragrances
Opens sweet and violety and becomes a bit woody in the dry down
Last 8+ hours on my skin and projects heavily for the first hour and a half then becomes an arms length aroma for another hour then a very nice close to skin scent for 5+ hours and if you pass by some one they can get a whiff of it even at the 4 hour mark
Overall very nice!
Definitely try this one!

discardedandroid

My favorite car brand fragrance I've yet smelled. Fahrenheit lite is an apt description. Wet, violety smooth cucumber slowly into a citrusy woody flowery base. Smooth and reserved, but clean and sci-fi. Someone said bell pepper, which I totally get. Slightly vegetal and green. Great value, cool bottle. Highly recommend.

Edit: This is growing on me still. For air conditioned environments in the spring/summer this is cool as a cucumber. In the heat it's a bit out of place but it's a great casual scent that's clean but also fairly unique. It's smooth and violety but comes across as wet rather than powdery which is great. If my car interior smelled like this I would be happy.

Dottorissimo

A different view on the Fahrenheit. Less gasoline vibe, more flowery, less depth. Nice, fresh, easy. Quite long lasting. Not bad at all.

Rock76

Better smoother version of Fahrenheit. Safe all rounder fragrance, perfect for the office and dates. Won’t go wrong. Decent price with moderate to good performance.

Pvw82

Fahrenheit. But ALOT weaker.

EauDeBaldy

If you love Fahrenheit and always wanted to wear it outside of the cold weather, this is the perfect pick for the cool Spring weather.

Another plus, This is a beast version of the original.

Fabricio

Very similar to Farenheit by Dior, but lighter. Good price performance.

dlopeztt

Very elegant and gentlemanly.
A definite for the office.

UziBoy

Overall a good performance for its price. 120 ml for a this price is a very good value. The fragrance smell nice. Longevity is moderate. I would recommend it for Spring evenings and nights. You can pull it off in summer days too but wont recommend to do so. Though it can work well for summer nights. For this price range, it wont go wrong buying this one.

Jibran1

Well to my nose i find it very close to Fahrenheit edt, to the cherry on top is this thing performs like unexpectedly i havent seen a car brand perform that good its just love

negativan

I like it. I’m not fragrance expert but to me it is so close to Fahrenheit edt.
I like everything except performance. So bad performace. I don't have a single day left on my clothes. Projection lasts about 1h, on skin lasts 3,4h max.

ChanisG

For my nose,it doesn't smell like Fahrenheit.The only clone for Fahrenheit is grey quartz by Pascal morabito.

simpa256

Is this a clone of Fahrenheit EDT? No. Is it close? Yes. It makes you think of Fahrenheint from the first second. This is what matters. It is close enough and reminds you a lot of another frag. To me, this is really okay because you wont find the exact same clone, probably of any frag. Worth the money if you love Fahrenheit.

It does have that gasoline vibe but it is softer and it turns into a clean woody almost kinda soapy smell with that gas vibe in the background. Doesnt last a huge a lot of time but it lasts a fair amunt.

Napasonoma

I have a few Mercedes Benz fragrances, 3 actually. I think Mercedes and Bentley can compete with most any designer fragrance. Ok, I think this is a little nicer than Fahrenheit creamier, soother dry down. For me the openings are somewhat similar but the dry downs are different. Bang for the buck and performance this is a keeper. Blind buy? Only if you are familiar with and like Fahrenheit. I think this is more suited to the older crowd maybe over 30. If you are younger and like great. Hey I’m in my 60’s and I have no issue wearing Invictus, Wanted and Eros!

AbdoulAllie

VERY STRONG FOR A CAR BRAND FRAGRANCE!!!
I don't know but I get heavy leather in this potion!!! Very affordable but understand this------it's insanely strong if you are sensitive to strong smells. But not disappointing in any way, I love this fragrance!!!!
BEWARE------do not wear this during the heat!!! And yes----this beats Dior Fahrenheit in every way, even performance...
Save you some cash and get this instead...

9.0/10

Rated_mo

So they say its Fahrenheit without the gasoline feel which sounds nice ..but what is Fahrenheit without the gasoline feel 😅😅 it didn't remind me of the great Fahrenheit at all unfortunately
fragrance serve the same purposes by being a masculine,violet leaf based not sweet scent that works all seasons except summer performance is good if you like non bright or sweet frags definitely get this one

rory1

The opening to me is very confusing and I can't even tell what i'm smelling. If i smell it directly on skin it sort of smells like uncooked rice. But then the dry down is wonderful, very long lasting.

juajac

Nike Graphite, the grey one... 95% similar.

a_c_thompson

A violet dominant scent that in my opinion is a very versatile.
This has an almost cooling effect to it. It smells cold, if that makes any sense.
The scent is addictive to me. I can't get enough it. But I will say that my wife just thinks "it's okay". So it may not be a compliment getter.
And I get fantastic performance with this. 8 hours probably on average. And a good scent bubble for most of that.

Rizwan.Ahmed7181

Its Nice Woody Citrus Fragrance .... i use it daily as Casual ;))

Roclus

Today is rainy and temperature is about 26~28°C, very good fit to put this juice on !
Violet leaf makes green, the vetiver go through vibe and let the lemon, violet, pepper, some wooden smell in. I used to the sunny hot day is not too good and got it too sharp for me.

guyan

I agree with everything that @stankfrank said except that it doesn't work well in the hottest weather..actually, it works perfectly well. Not cloying at all trust me but for me I prefer to own foreign hight and give this as a gift..

StankFrank

Farenheit Aqua was my signature (only) scent for ~6 years & stepfather wore farenheit for 10+. This is very close to Aqua. More smoke maybe more violet/incense but slightly less everything else. Less aqua (cucumber, wet top notes) less "farenheit" (gas, leather). Slightly less performance, way less price. Performs far better on me (hot skin) than just about everything else I have at this price point. Projects for 3 hours, lasts on moisturized skin & clothes all day. Works for everything but the hottest days.

Scent 8/10
Performance 9/10
Value 8/10

EDIT - 2 years into being a fragrance collector & I'm way past this. I picked up some farenheit & it's way better than this & Aqua is better than that.
Scent - 4
Performance - 8
Value - 5
Was 😍
Is 😐
Gave it my Stepdad & he likes it

Bigmike650

Smells a lot like Dior Fahrenheit but not as loud. With that said it’s still a pretty strong fragrance. That’s expected of course because it’s the intense version. Dior Fahrenheit is a very nostalgic fragrance for me, and although its an old fragrance it’s still a little on the pricey side. When I ran into a 2.5 oz bottle of this for $20 I knew I had to buy it. Smells great, can’t complain. Perfect for spring and fall in my opinion.

SeanRowley

Just got my bottle, I bought on the hype of YouTubers stating that this is a Dior Fahrenheit without the leathery fuely notes, I am a bit confused about how it reminds the majority of Dior F. This is NOT a Fahrenheit alternative. I have been around Dior Fahrenheit all my life, from my dad wearing it all the time, and then it became one of my signatures so the smell is distinct. This is way more Green or vegetal than the spicy, leather warmth of the Dior, and, to my nose, it replicates a Green Irish Tweed but with a much bigger Fresh Grass top, the Violet absolutely takes center stage and the citrus is a backing dancer except the Orange bitterness comes in for the chorus.

The Heart comes through after 10-15 minutes and it takes on a peppery-ness like cutting into a fresh Green Bell Pepper.

I think this would be heroic in the warmer months during the day, Mid 20c, just sitting around a park having a Picnic or Garden Party, Cold G&T or Peroni.

Necroimania

Initial spray made me the happiest man in the world, but after 2 minutes I was just normal happy. I wish the opening could last longer.

tso

Nice, clean, fresh scent that is suitable for any season, any occasion. Personally I'd use this mostly for day use. It has very poor performance on my skin. My typical spray routine is 4 sprays (2x inside both my elbows) when I am testing fragrances, and this is way below average both longevity and sillage. An "average" fragrance lasts on my skin with this routine close to a full work day (5-8 hours) (I consider a fragrance "gone" when I need to stick my nose really close to skin to smell it). This one is gone in 3, max 4 hours. Too bad.

Spray count? 6+ to counter the bad performance.
Value? If you get it under 20€ it's worth checking out, over that it is not worth because of the bad performance.

FarajT

Euro sport car fresh. Thats how it smell like. Great!

Jordysmellsgud

To me this smells like something from the Prada Luna rosa line. I have the original mercedes benz on one sleeve and the intense on the other sleeve and the regular is preventing me from fully enjoying the extreme. It maintains this Manly fresh subdued pepper throughout that smells to me like its blended with fresh orange and lemon and aquatic notes that create a somewhat sporty but not sporty refined classy scent. It kind of smells to me like Versace pour homme had a baby with Prada Luna rosa black.

grocke7

This fragrance is just a worse quality, worse performance clone of Dior fahrenheit. So if you like this fragrance, and have a bit more money to spend just get the Dior it is a lot better. As far as smell goes this is really strong of leather and a kind of gasoline smell. Personally not my favorite, although that varies with everyone.

HippySpirit

I just got this scent and initially i defintely like it alot. The first few seconds when i applied it, i could see how people relate this to Fahrenheit. Now that it has dried down, The smell is fantastic, its more citrusy, fruity and less spicy than fahrenheit. This is basically how i imagine aqua fahrenheit smelling having never tried it.
Dont know about longevity and projection yet but the scent is great if you like fahrenheit.

The opening almost makes me think about fahrenheit but with a cucumber kind of vibe or like a fresh after shave.

After testing this side by side with fahrenheit they are completely different, yet when u smell the opening the first thing that comes to mind is fahrenheit. Maybe it is because of influence from other reviewers...

Edit: I tried this quiet alot and yeah initialy it smelled great. Now however I think it is kind of annoying. It's weird, because i sort of like the smell but also it annoys me. Still will use it sometimes though.

smellsbells

i like this- its synthetic but lasts a long time and isnt thin. Good deal for the price.

piyux

Mercedes-Benz Intense Men EDT opens with a moderate projection of citrus, spicy, woody, and green notes. The opening is unique, projecting, elegant, mature, very pleasant but ephemeral. The bergamot, lemon, and mandarin create a citrus touch, noticeable for just a moment, the bergamot is the most noticeable of the three, slightly sour, and a pinch of sweetness from the mandarin. The vetiver and patchouli are also noticeable, green, and fresh. The violet leaf and violet combine their notes into an airy slightly powdery floral note with a vegetable-like accord, finally, the pepper and cedar add a soft spicy touch and some woody support. The rest of the notes are there just to provide support. In a few minutes, the fragrance changes completely, this unique initial combination of notes dissipates leaving behind a soft woody, slightly powdery, with a noticeable vegetable-like accord from the violet. Once Mercedes-Benz Intense Men EDT has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a moderate to low projection, airy violet (vegetable-like), and woody (cedar) fragrance with soft spicy, and green accords. The fragrance feels airy, casual, cheap, delicate, disappointing, faint, low-quality, masculine, short-lived, weak, woody, and just OK.

CATEGORY: Woody aromatic (2013).
BATCH REVIEWED: 2020 (#9274).
WOW RATING: 2/10. A fantastic opening, short-lived, and followed by a basic dry-down, unimpressive.
DISLIKE RATING: 2/10. The notes are inoffensive.
UNIQUENESS: 5/10. Ozonic fragrances are relatively common.
MASS APPEAL: 5/10. It won’t offend, but it won’t impress either.
PROJECTION: 2/10. Low, about 2 feet around the wearer. A personal space fragrance.
SILLAGE: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet behind the wearer.
APPLICATION: 6 atomizations.
LONGEVITY: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 hours, with little to no projection.
SEASONS: Spring, fall.
OCCASIONS: Formal events, outdoor gatherings, office, business, casual. This is an office-friendly fragrance.
VERSATILITY: 4/10. The fragrance becomes a weak scent very quickly. It is not a summer fragrance and not a winter fragrance either.
GENDER: Masculine, the spicy pepper, and the woody notes create a small tilt to the masculine side.
AGES: Any.
RECOMMENDATION: Mercedes-Benz Intense Men EDT can be purchased for about $38, it is a fragrance with a fantastic opening, but a very simple and unimpressive dry-down that is not intense at all. Not recommended.
BLIND-BUY: No, sample it first, test the dry-down.
SIMILAR: These are examples of fragrances in the same genre. Alfred Dunhill Icon Elite Men EDP is very soft, mildly sweet, ebony wood, suede, and sandalwood fragrance; Alfred Dunhill Pursuit Men EDT is a green note and woody cedar and spicy fragrance; Bath & Body Works Ocean Cologne Men EDT is a very fain, ozonic cucumber-like, aquatic, woody, and green fragrance; Bentley Momentum Men EDT is a good woody, aquatic, and citrus fragrance, with low projection; Bond No 9 Bleecker St is a good fragrance with suede, green, earthy, herbaceous, and vegetable-like notes; Bond No 9 Wall Street is a moderate projection cucumber, citrus, green, and aquatic fragrance;
Parfums Vintage Exaltant Le Musc Intense is a clone of Bond No Bleecker St; Mercedes-Benz Intense Men EDT is faint, airy violet (vegetable-like), and woody cedar fragrance with soft spicy, and green accords.
SUMMARY: A moderate to low projection, airy violet (vegetable-like), and woody (cedar) fragrance with soft spicy, and green accords. The fragrance feels airy, casual, cheap, delicate, disappointing, faint, low-quality, masculine, short-lived, weak, woody, and just OK.

kahzen

This is a great casual scent for people who are trying to avoid tonka or cardamom based fragrances. It's very fitting for grey-weather days and calm/sleep-inducing office environments. My only frustration with this scent is that it can't make up its mind on how it wants to smell on a given day. Sometimes it's the violet that stands out, sometimes the citrus, or vetiver. About 60% of the time, it will be the vetiver that stands out. It's not overpowering or anything and you'll still smell the other notes in the background, but this knowledge might tip your interest one way or another depending on how you feel about vetiver and also how you feel about a fragrance that is seemingly inconsistent.

Still, I appreciate a fragrance that can steer away from the usual tonka/cardamom offerings. In terms of its relation to Fahrenheit, Mercedes Benz Intense has whispers of it via the violet, but it's very light and I think the citrus cuts through it so that it never ventures too heavily into petrol territory. Also, regarding the cut grass vibe in Fahrenheit, Mercedes Benz Intense is a lot less astringent due to the vetiver. So in other words, I wouldn't buy this as an alternative or reference to Fahrenheit. Just appreciate it as its own thing.

RobbieX

A gorgeous fragrance. Violet, vetiver, pepper and citrus notes beautifully blended in a lovely heavy bottle. A lot like Fahrenheit Aqua. Longevity and silage are good on me. Mercedes Intense is a quality men's fragrance.

budimanarief87

Salah satu aroma terbaik yg ada di koleksi saya, aroma seger menenangkan, ngerasa lebih percaya diri, garansi dapat pujian....ketahanan lumayan dapat 3 jam outdoor, seharian d ruangan ber AC

Equipagemarocain

For me this is the violet note from Fahrenheit wrapped in Bvlgari Man. I can hardly imagine anyone disliking this. It just exhales class and confidence. No need to comment on the performance because it changes with skin, weather, application method...
Another solid one from Benz!

brum61

When Aqua Fahrenheit was discontinued I was disappointed and then I got this at a fraction of the price and was happy again. Longevity is great with this on me and it leaves a lovely trail.

Rickc

Opening is good, but drydown is ho-hum. Projection is weak and lasts about an hour, and longevity is very poor. If it had better longevity, it could possibly be a good office scent. It has become an OK bedtime scent for me.

EDIT: If you want a cheaper version of this fragrance, get Lucky Brand, Lucky No 6. It smells very close and has better longevity. The plum in the drydown makes this a much better choice, and it is super Cheap!

Flatoutchad

Got a sample tube free with a purchase last month and it was the very first thing I ordered. I have to say I will now stop and give every obscure company a shot and be open-minded. I love getting these kind of suprises and seeing a scent you would pay quite a lot more for, at such a good price. Not a very flowery type scent fan, but exceptions to to two very good scents. This and Burberry Touch.
Nice 9/10.

henck

Pleasant opening with a boring dry down. After 1 hour or even less it becomes a skin scent for further 4 or 5 hours. Typical fresh and slightly sweet fragrance that does not offend anyone but either brings something new. Maybe suitable for a after shower or a quick go to the market in warmer days.

Scent: 6/10 (7 for opening and 5 for dry down)
Longevity: 6/10 hours
Projection: 5/10 hour
Price Vs product break-even: not worthy paying more than 30 euros for 100ml bottle (even though this one is sold on 120ml)

divenegg

The opening is fantastic, exactly like vintage Fahrenheit, the citrus, grass, iris, violet(minus the gasoline) BUT...after 10 seconds the grass and citrus disappear for ever and you just get and ok fragance...it was too good to be true...or last.

stevestyle

women do not like this at all. they seem repulsed by it. I like it.

SP1685

When I sit in Mercedes Benz, I want everything luxurious including cologne I wear. And I think about Chanel or Dior or PDM or TM. Mercedes says we got it and here it is! Mercedes Benz Intense!

MB Intense is truly intense. Bentley made intense which is truly intense and MB has the same. I would not necessarily say it is as powerful as Bentley intense but it is no way below either.

Yes, It reminds me of Dior Fahrenheit but Fahrenheit is just classic. It would be insult of Fahrenheit If I compare any other cologne to it!

My Ratings:

Scent: 10/10
Projection: 10/10 (2-3 hours strong)
Sillage: 10/10
Longevity: 10/10 (3 sprays on skin and 1 on cloth)
Versatility: 8/10 (I would avoid in super hot weather)
Quality: 10/10 (I love the bottle and it's cap)
Price: 10/10 (Found from Top rated E-bay discounter for less than $40 for 120ml)

Overall: 9.71/10

recommended: Absolutely Yes!

Blind Buy worthy: YES! Only if you are fan of Fahrenheit. It still shares some vibes with Fahrenheit so If you don't like Fahrenheit, please avoid this one too.

shayz

beast mode on my skin
one spray under the t shirt and i can smell it all day
it has similarity to fahrenheit

zackrevolvex

parfum murah yang baunya mewah. mirip dior fahrenheit yang dikurangi bau bensinnya. scent 8/10.

Llcj

It’s very nice. It smelled like Fahrenheit for 10 seconds. Very nice fresh fragrance. Fahrenheit is still something special. Good every day fragrance. Won’t offend anyone is very pleasing and safe

Bindegal

Man its a so great summer-fragrance and it lasts too..
Its a clean, fresh gentleman on a bottle!

and_then_some_7

A lighter, warmer weather version of Fahrenheit. Love it. Reasonably priced too.

Some people are saying the longevity and sillage are great, others are saying the opposite. I personally find it weak on both accounts. Bummer. Still love this though, and it's perfect for warm spring and warm fall days!

checkfresh.com shows:
Batch code = 5131
Production date = 2015-05-11

aznagra

In term of scent ill give it 9/10. but it has poor projection. poor longevity and poor silage.
Scent 9/10
projection 5/10
longevity 5/10
sillage 5/10

Criglett Clussnum

I think this is just like Dior Fahrenheit just less floral. The leather smell is there. If you want to save some money you can go for Mercedes-Benz Intense but I think Fahrenheit has a more qualitative factor. With this it reminds me of leather seats and the smell is pleasant just like a new car. This is a quality fragrance all in it's own though. I like this and Fahrenheit both and I would like to own both. Mercedes-Benz Intense is the money saver but it is not Dior Fahrenheit. It is still a great fragrance by itself. I give this a 9.0/10

johnnyz

FANTASTIC fragrance!! I completely agree with the Fahrenheit comparisons.. In fact I'll take it a step further... Mercedes Benz Intense smells EXACTLY like what I remember the original Dior Fahrenheit smelling like when it was initially released in the late 80's .... Last year I sampled Fahrenheit for the first time since the early 90's and I could NOT get past the petrol / gasoline note it had... way stronger than I remembered it being originally.... On the other hand, this Mercedes Benz Intense smells exactly how I remembered Fahrenheit in 1989... Amazing fragrance WITHOUT that nasty gasoline note... Longevity and silage are fantastic as well...

scent of rain shop

عطر خوبیه. نمیشه گفت بوی فارنهایت رو میده، اما فضای مشابهی داره. بوی تند و تیزی داره که اوایل کار بوی سبز برگ بنفشه فلفل به خوبی حس میشه. در پایان هم نت وتیور رو کاملا میشه حس کرد.

Good perfume You can not say you smell Fahrenheit, but it has the same space. the smell of green leaves of violet, pepper smells early on. At the end of the day, Vetiver felt a lot.

jjames799

Beautiful fragrance. As others have said this is similar to Dior Fahrenheit in the opening but without that troubling (to me) petroleum note.

The violet is the real star of the show for sure but this has a bit of everything - fresh, woody, powdery, spicy, clean, soapy yet somehow exotic. One of those fragrances that is hard to fully describe. It just all comes together ...

If it works for you then it could easily become a signature scent - the quality is that good.

Quite versatile and a great performer at a cheap price - makes this one of the best bang for buck fragrances on the market today.

9/10

saifoo83

a beautiful mixture of spices wood and citrus , initial note is similiar to dunhill icon but with time it becomes more elaborated bossy fragrance suited for 25-40 male. day wearing cologne. all in all a very elegant perfume 5 out of 5

Taleb58

یک ادکلن مرسدس بنز اینتنس با قیمت 300 موجود دارم . فقط حدود ۳ میل از آن استفاده شده

carlosalbertoandradecruz

To close to Fahrenheit for my taste. Nevertheless it's a bit better than the Dior fragrance.

Stanimir.Tenev

As all mentioned, the opening is very close to Dior Fahrenheit. But it have own classy signature. For me it works perfect in office or out in the night, especially in cold days. I've got alot of compliments too. Unfortunately, I use it for the last two years, and after every bottle bought, the projection and longevity decreases. After all I don't regret buying it. For me it's safe fragrance.

mattoskin

I finally sampled this and I have to say that it's amazing. It smells like dior fahrenheit only without that gas/mature vibe. Performance is great. I could still smell it strong 8 hours after spraying on my arm that my jacket was also pushing against.
It's like a Fahrenheit but suitable for younger people too.

Super versatile, wonderful fragrance, with great performance. Highly recommended.

rp64

I get the comparisons to Fahrenheit, and while it does smell similar(I'm assuming due to the violet leaf) it's not as daring or bold...but, I feel like it is a little more versatile, and easier to wear

ajay kusumo

I had a week ago and never stop spraying, good but cheap, I dont know why they dont make a mercedes car cheap but good

OntheMark

Wonderful stuff.

This is a brighter, friendlier version of Dior Fahrenheit, minus the leather, plus some vetiver and other supporting notes to "man it up" just enough. It's also a stupendous value for what's in this stylish, heavy bottle.

As you can see from the notes, there is no leather in this one, and thus none of that gasoline vibe that comes with it - which can be good or bad, depending on your feelings about it. For me, I love both. Where I wouldn't wear DF at the office or out and about (too serious IMO), I feel I can wear this one just about anywhere. It's potent enough that it'll reach out about arm's length, and can last several hours if sprayed correctly.

If you're after a smart, flexible combination covering the gamut of Fahrenheit type scents, all you need is two inexpensive fragrances to pull it off: MB Intense and Ferrari Uomo. Where this one brilliantly conveys the beautiful floral aromatic side of DF, Ferrari Uomo focuses on the petrol leather side. Each is of a quality that simply blows away its modest price tag. Together, they really hit the DF spot, while separately are more than good enough to stand on their own.

mrtinc

It was a blind buy. I love it. got complements. perfect for office. Very good and cheap too. Awesome longevity. I already got a backup bottle.

Wuzzabee

My man just started wearing this. Reel me in, baby. Hook, line, and sinker. Love it.

doniking

Unique smell.
Longevity is moderate to long lasting.
But the projection is really good. I can still smell the whiff on my shirt after 3 hours without sniffing close to the spot.
Doesn't smell cheap.

Raysmooth

While everybody is so hooked to dior and l homme I'm a fan of this,probably the best all year around fragrance in the designer game that not many know about,maybe since Jeremy fragrance did a video on it it may not be a sleeper anymore

Raysmooth

This is my 10 out of 10 fragrance and also my signature scent,this fragrance should be praised like dior sauvage,good longetivety and u will get compliments,highly recommended.

ehsankasiri

شروعی نزدیک به فارنهایت اصلی که به مرور از آن فاصله میگیرد و ارزش های فارنهایت را بعد این همه سال به رخ میکشد
با کیفیت و کم ادعاست ولی
دوام راضی کننده ای ندارد و در عمل چندان موفق نمیشود جایگزین این غول قدیمی شود
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Scent & Qualiy: 8/10
Longevity: 6/10
Sillage: 7/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 6/10
Affordability: 8/10
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Overall: 7/10

Vapor Trail

A heavy blast of violet, which I'm a big fan of. Vetiver and pepper make it smell plenty masculine. Great combo there.

The fragrance itself is exactly what I'd imagine an "intense" to smell like. It's somewhat dark, but classy. I like that.

Performance is a little worse than I expected, but I still get 5-6 hours from it with 4 sprays and about an hour and a half of projection. I like it as either a work fragrance or something for a less casual night out.

Recommended.

knoxknoll777

Guys. I really don't know where you all are getting the Dior Fahrenheit similarities from but I'm getting more of Atelier's Vetiver Fatal or Eight & Bob's Nuit de Megeve. Closer to Eight and Bob however. I really enjoy this scent. Completely office safe and friendly and garners a lot of compliments. Is it groundbreaking, no. However a pretty decent release from a car brand...


8/10

SJC

Usually reject male floral fragrances. However, this is nicely balanced. It has a prominent violet scent but remains masculine. It is a pleasure to wear and is very addicting, as I find myself wanting to smell it frequently. My wife loves to smell it as well. Sends a vibe of masculine power and calm self-assuredness.

André Felipe Barbosa

My signature scent... I love'it!

Perfect to job days, very silage, very longevity, beautiful scent.

rakan1985

scent : 10/10
sillage : 8/10
longevity :8/10
60% night / 40% day fragrance
perfect violet scent
reminds me of DIOR Fahrenheit

LuluSaintly

The company gave me a bottle when this launched. Nice fragrance but it gave me a bad head, so I gave it to a friend. Now, every time I go round, I can smell this amazing fragrance on her. But it didn't suit me at all.

Amen Corner

Smells similar to Burberry Brit rhythm intense.

alessio l

Dear all,

This one is a good imitation of Dior's masterpiece, in fact I have to admit that, even though I do not normally appreciate the lack of originality, this one is able to have it's own personality that clearly distinguishes this one from the original.

Of course, I would never buy this over CD F. or CD A.F. but is however a good fragrance with an excellent performance.

Thus, score: 7.5/10.

Thank you,
A

erha69

The smell reminds me of Dior Fahrenheit. A strong, steady and very masculine fragrance.

dsyben

I got a little sample of this and I have to say I am really enjoying testing it out. The opening on this juice is amazing! I definitely get the comparison to Fahrenheit on the opening.

The first couple of hours really smell great and project a little scent bubble around you as well. Unfortunately the dry down is very generic in a kind of out dated way. And the longevity is not great either. I get 5 hours max and half of that it is a skin scent.

It is pretty cheap so maybe I will play ck up a bottle in spring and just reapply every couple of hours.

shehrozmalik

i think this is the best juice you can get in this amount! i am loving it! very good performance and amazing smell!

shehrozmalik

i think this is the best juice you can get in this amount! i am loving it! very good performance and amazing smell!

mohsen95

7/10

zwinata

Got one 1.5ml vial from my recent purchase. I like this one, feels refreshing and coldish-sweet at the same time. An elegant scent, if I must say.

The opening is kind of similar to other citrus scents. But wait for it reaches the drydown, you will find the true beauty of this one.

If you want to have a clean, fresh, as well as sweet altogether, go bag this one.

Personal rating: 8/10

groover

Very plesant fragrance, starts off a bit
like fahrenheit so i do understand the
resemblance that some find in this one, but i
dont feel that they develope in the same direction.
to me they are two different fragrances sharing some of the
same dna, i like them both and find them different
enough to own both.

MYUSIF

"الجزيئات الجذابة"

مرسيديس بينز انتنس / اصدار عام : 2013
الأنف : اوليفر كريسب
المزود : فيرمينش
التصنيف : رجالى وقد يميل لليونيسكس.

البرقموت – الليمون الصقلي – اوراق البنفسج – كاسكولون ( اكواتك) – زهرة البنفسج - جوزة الطيب – الامبروكسان – السيدر – الباتشولي الاندونيسي – الفيتيفر

كانت لدى تجربة سريعة بالأمس مع عطر بنز انتنس من شركة مرسيديس العلامة الرائدة في عالم السيارات ، ودعوني اعترف بانني أصبت بحالة من التزمت والهيستريا العطرية فلم اعد ألتفت كثيرا لعطور العلامات التجارية او الديزاينر ماعدا النسخ القديمة ولكن الحق يقال لقد أصابتنا خيبات امل كبيرة لهذه النوعية من العطور نستثني بالطبع نسخ الفنتاج الرهيبة العاطفية.

اوليفر كريسب احد عباقرة معامل فيرمينش هو المسئول الأول عن خط عطور مرسيديس الرجالية مع خبرة سنوات طويلة مع ديور وكينزو ، فليس بالمستغرب ان يحمل هذا العطر بعضا من جينات ديور فهرنهايت وبجدارة مع الاحتفاظ بطابع وشخصية وعراقة دار مرسيديس.

إفتتاحية العطر حمضية منعشة من البرقموت الايطالى والليمون الصقلى وأوراق البنفسج هي افتتاحية مطابقة بالظبط لديور فهرنهايت.

وطالما ذكرنا فيرمينش لابد لنا ان نذكر الموليكوز الصناعي الذي هو رأسمال هذه الامبراطورية السويسرية ، حيث ابتكرت موليكول الكاسكولون الاكواتك لاعطاء هذا الشعور الاوزوني الماريني بصورة نظيفة خالية من رائحة البحر ، حيث لعبت هذه النوتة دورا محوريا في قلب العطر جنبا الى جنب مع زهرة البنفسج.يقترب العطر في هذه المرحلة من ديور اكوا فهرنهايت.

الدراي داون عمبرى كريمي حيث الامبروكسان الكريمي ( تاور 02 ) مع لمسة طفيفة من الباتشولي والفيتيفر والسيدر(ايزوسوبر) حاضر وبقوة، اجمل مراحل العطر تظهر فيه القاعدة العمبرية الكريمية السويتية بوضوح وتجلى ، تشبه قليلا قاعدة هواء الصحراء المغربية بدون مبالغة. رائعة جدا ومعقدة.

الثبات بالتاكيد سيكون ممتاز لوجود هذا الاحتفالية من المليوكيولات الصناعية والفوحان جيد جدا في اول ساعة يخفت تدريجيا.وان كنت لااخفى طابع الملل الذي يصيبنا من هكذا عطور.

اسلوب ترويجي جديد انتهجته العلامات التجارية للسيارات كمرسيديس وبنتلي مع الحفاظ على سمعة ومكانة هذه الشركات ، يتوفر العطر بسعر 45 دولار تقريبا لعبوة 120 مل عبر قنوات التجزئة ، يناسب من اراد التمتع برائحة حلوة دون الاهتمام بالتفاصيل والتصنيفات.لقد فاجأني هذا العطر.

pixeldiary

the smell is so GOOD.. i mean,, VERY GOOD...
and YEAH!! i love this one... Very Fresh & Spicy,, Strong Sillage on Me..
Overall, Smell like a Gentleman,,

Smellinggreat

This is a darker and stronger version of the original. Unlike a lot of 'intense' flankers that we see in the market which bear little to no resemblance to its original, this is exactly what it is expected to be. Projection and longevity are very good and one has to be very careful not to over spray. This frag is perfect for the evening and is suitable in both formal and casual situations. All in all, a beautiful fragrance highly complimented by both males and females. Top marks also for the flawless presentation.

I have really grown to love this scent. To me, it is very masculine and seductive and it enhances my confidence when I wear it. I must get another bottle before it is being watered down by inevitable future reformulation.

angelo..zucchinni

welll now....trys to be like dior but certainly branches off into its own aromatic dust cloud...but a lovely dust cloud at that....gassy....ozone..ether.. maybe?....8.5 out of 10....beast level.....not cheap but quality ingredients make for a addicting fragrance..that it is..AMMENDMENT...ITS ACTUALLY A 9.5.....ON FURTHER REVIEW N USAGE..POWERHITTER FRAG,,..IT FUKS WITH DIOR.. :) TRY IT!!

alshujairy86

I literally got a ton of compliments on this one. Everyone in the office was asking what I was wearing. One of my friends asked me what I was smelling the other day and I said it was mercedes. He sniffed it and directly pulled out 40 bucks and threw them on the desk and asked to grab him one. Really interesting cologne. There is one draw back. The calone note is overemphasized which results in a smell that seems synthetic.

Projection: Very good
Sillage: 3-4 hours

mehrdad

با سلام و احترام
بسیار بوی فارنهایت را می دهد
آمبولانژ خوبی هم دارد و ورژن اینتنس این کار است
از لحاظ دوام و پخش بو کار قابل توجه ای است
روی دستم تست کردم به راحتی بعد از چند بار شستشو بعد 9 ساعت همچنان رایحه آن روی پوست دستم استشمام می شد
در موردش هر تعریفی بخواهم بکنم چون هم رایحه فارنهایت می باشد البته با مقدار خیلی کمی تفاوت نوشته در مورد فارنهایت را مطالعه بفرمایید
با تقدیم احترام
گالری عطر مهرداد

sapphire14

This is a super sexy scent. Quite heavy, but I think most men could wear this and feel very confident about the fact that they are guaranteed to smell AMAZING. In my store I always have male customers commenting on it, telling me they love it. I will be purchasing this for any future boyfriend I may have!

bassmatt

I believe this fragrance can be nice for a lot of people, however I feel sick when smell it so this is definitely not for me. I feel really bad when this smell is around me. Sorry folks.
Weird but true.

amjad77

Smells perfect nice i love it but it does not have the power to long last.

dromidreza

هروقت میزنم حس میکنم پشت یه اس 500 مشکی نشستم !خیلی باکلاس و خوشبویه تند وتیز چون اس ال اس.یکی از همین فرنگیا گفته بوی خیلی ساده ای داره.اصلا هم اینطور نیست.فقط نمیدونم چرا رو پوست من نمیمونه.نظرات ماندگاری و پخش بو رو خووندم تعجب کردم.شاید هم حس میشه ولی من حس نمیکنم.این دفعه زدم از یکی میپرسم بوی بنز رو حس میکنین یا نه.

nugrahartowinsu

wow amazing fragrance. so elegan, luxury, and fresh!
next time, i will buy this perfume.

Plantus

I like Aqua Fahrenheit but I like this fragrance even more. It clearly use as inspiration the classical Fahrenheit, but with a fresh modern twist.

To my nose the dominant notes are violet, patchouli and the cascalone. The citruses are not strong on my skin. The performances are quite good, 8h of longevity with 2-3h of nice projection.

I used this fragrance in the spring and now in the summer and fits great the hot weather. I will try it in the fall and winter also.

Don't be afraid to try it!

Romulo Xavier Ladislau

Simple and very common citrus fragrance...a huge disappointment,a perfume without identity and expensive

daynierds

It is a quite simple fragrance that may be blind bought if found cheap..however..it is not a unique one..I would say instead it is rather ordinary..I found something generic about it that I can also find in hugo boss "just different", the intense version of it is terribly strong and I am sure no man can stay sniffing it form more than 5 seconds, I want to vomit (not overreacting) each time I have a sniff.......simply not a good intense version...as for the comparison with he wood...NO WAY..he wood is a much much better smelling one!

Cassiano

One year after the launch of the traditional version, in 2012, Mercedes-Benz decided to continue its male fragrance line and, once again, had the genius of Olivier Cresp, creator of several hits for Dior, Kenzo, Givenchy, etc. and, in 2013, launched this Intense version. The backdrop for this creation was the man who, at the same time adopts the traditional version for some moments of his day, he also chooses the intense version for other purposes, other desires. Or perhaps, he is another type of man: more modern and concerned with fashion trends, but who does not give up the charm and wants to feel safe in order to move on. It was for these two types of men, who although similar have their differences, that the company dedicated this fragrance.

Contrary to what I have already read, the manufacturer does not mention nutmeg or galbanum in the composition of Mercedes-Benz Intense for Men. It is a tip for those looking to discover new perfumes, based on the existing notes and, many times, they end up buying blindly and are disappointed. Here, the starting notes are Calabrian bergamot, Italian mandarin orange, and violet leaf absolute. In the heart, Bourbon pepper, violets (the flowers), and Cascalone, a molecule that recalls the sensation of freshness, like an aquatic overdose. At the base, woody notes of Bourbon vetiver, cedar, and patchouli from Indonesia, ending with the creamy Cetalox (also known as Ambroxan / Ambrox), which is the synthetic created to reproduce the sensation of ambergris and helps a lot in the durability of the fragrance on the skin.

The result is a very rich smell, with an output slightly sweetened by mandarin orange and, at the same time, dry and floral, thanks to the absolute of violets. The power of violets continues to stand out during evolution when the floral aspect becomes more prominent and slightly spicy. Finally, the base gives the masculine and essential touch, with seductive and dense nuances.

For me, the base of this perfume is almost a vision: a girl walking hand in hand with her parents, where she represents softness; the father, the virility of the woods and the mother, the aroma that dances between the bitter and the sweet, typical of patchouli. Now, all you have to do is imagine this fragrance, in which violet is the big star and the base is the foundation.

The bottle of Mercedes-Benz Intense for Men maintained its visual identity, which is solid and elegant, but received a darker and more nocturnal touch. And let the Sport version arrive!

lovescully

This is actually quite stunning! I bought this blind as I got a pretty good deal on it. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I really didn't think it would be so uplifting.

The opening is a bit typical of many masculine marketed fragrances with the usual citrus making a strong statement; but the violet is what makes this a bit different. In the heart I don't really sense any pepper, but the cascalone is prominent (without turning this into an 'aquatic').

The base is a sort of mash up of amber and wood, with maybe a touch of grassy vetiver at the end. I couldn't get a sense of any specific patchouli or cedar per say, but I did enjoy the drydown stage a lot. It somewhat reminds me of both Armani's ADG Essenza and Dior's Fahrenheit in that it is deep and rich and fresh all at the same time. It leaves me with an impression of something greater than just another run of the mill masculine EDT. Longevity was as good as I expected for an 'intense' EDT lasting about 8 hours maximum. The sillage trail was not massive but still noticeable.

The bottle has a heavy glass base and I love how the frosted dark grey looks together with the quite solid metal plated lid. 4 stars out of 5.

kazewayz

@murysusanto You forgot Jeep, Porsche, Bentley, Cadillac, Lotus.

murysusanto

Ok, next thing we'll have Audi, BMW and few others automobile brand but i understand that involvement of fragrance in automobile world existed since the 80's and 90's, such as Maserati, Bugatti, Ferrari, Jaguar so one way to elevate their names. Some are decent too and well made.

benpaul12

Why are they making a cologne?

 
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