Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has an astounding collection of male fragrances to suit every season and occasion. The best Mercedes-Benz fragrances for men blend fruits, spices and florals with expensive smelling woods, resins and musks.
The brand commissioned genius perfumer Olivier Cresp to create their first fragrance, Mercedes-Benz For Men Eau de Toilette, launched in 2012. There are now over 30 scents bearing the Mercedes-Benz name waiting to be discovered.
- Best Mercedes-Benz Fragrances For Men
- 1. Mercedes-Benz THE MOVE Express Yourself Eau de Toilette
- 2. Mercedes-Benz Select Night Eau de Parfum
- 3. Mercedes-Benz Man Eau de Toilette
- 4. Mercedes-Benz Man Intense Eau de Toilette
- 5. Mercedes-Benz Man Bright Eau de Parfum
- 6. Mercedes-Benz Man Grey Eau de Toilette
- 7. Mercedes-Benz Man Private Eau de Parfum
- 8. Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette
- 9. Mercedes-Benz For Men Eau de Toilette
- 10. Mercedes-Benz For Men Le Parfum Eau de Parfum
- Quick Guide
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
Best Mercedes-Benz Fragrances For Men
After testing each cologne, here is my take on the best Mercedes-Benz fragrances for men. Each scent is confident, luxurious and refined.
1. Mercedes-Benz THE MOVE Express Yourself Eau de Toilette
Review
Mercedes-Benz THE MOVE Express Yourself Eau de Toilette was launched in 2020 and is a refreshing, youthful and elegant fragrance. It epitomizes the spirit of the ever-evolving dynamic generation.
The opening transports you to an enchanting beach where a marine breeze of salty freshness collides with mint and sage.
In the middle, the fragrance morphs from salty to sweet and tropical as green apple and pineapple bleed in. Hints of earthy patchouli and warm amber in the base add a discreet air of refinement.
Also, check out my review on Montblanc Legend Intense Eau de Toilette as it’s quite similar.
Top Notes:
Mint, Ozonic Notes, Sage
Mid Notes:
Green Apple, Pineapple
Base Notes:
Amber, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
Although this fresh and fruity fragrance gives off summer vibes, it is a safe and inoffensive scent that you can wear all year round. Whether you are walking on the beach or working out at the gym, at work or at home, this fragrance will fit right and feel right.
The fragrance has decent longevity of 5+ hours from the initial spray. It projects well for the first few hours, then stays close to your skin.
Price & Reviews
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2. Mercedes-Benz Select Night Eau de Parfum
Review
Mercedes-Benz Select Night Eau de Parfum is the best of both worlds, fusing a woody fougére with an oriental for a fragrance that is addictive and hypnotic.
The duality of the scent combines the sweet aromatic lavender laced with sweet citrusy bergamot and a sweet-spicy touch from cardamom. In the middle, woody notes collide with bright orange blossom.
More woody notes in the base interact with vanilla and patchouli. Orange blossom continues to sneak in and out and blends with vanilla to finish with an intoxicating drydown.
Reminds me of Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum but for far less money.
Top Notes:
Lavender, Cardamom, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Orange Blossom, Guaiac Wood, Cedar
Base Notes:
Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
This woody/vanilla composition goes well when the weather gets a little chilly. Add sparkle for your date night, fancy dinners, and it is even office safe.
Select Night has the lasting power of around 6+ hours with just a few sprays combined with good sillage and projection.
Price & Reviews
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3. Mercedes-Benz Man Eau de Toilette
Review
Mercedes-Benz Man Eau de Toilette is a charismatic woody/mossy fragrance with fruit and musk injecting confidence, attitude and effortless style.
Initial freshness comes from the pear notes layered with a touch of musky ambrette. A heart of cedar and geranium provides a classy masculine fragrance that is aromatic, smooth and irresistible.
Rosewood in the heart mingles with cedar, and the woody base gets an earthy and mossy accompaniment from oakmoss. The woody drydown has remnants of fruity floral accords that help the fragrance last long with a spectacular trail.
Mercedes-Benz Man Eau de Toilette is very similar to one of my all time favourite male fragrances Montblanc Legend Eau de Parfum.
Top Notes:
Pear, Ambrette
Mid Notes:
Cedar, Geranium
Base Notes:
Oakmoss, Palisander Rosewood
Seasons & Longevity
The fragrance is ideal for a temperate climate, so spring/summer and autumn. This a flexible scent to wear every day for work, running errands, plus indoors or outdoors events.
Mercedes-Benz Man gives good performance for an EDT composition with longevity of around 5+ hours. Projection and sillage are also impressive.
Price & Reviews
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4. Mercedes-Benz Man Intense Eau de Toilette
Review
True to its name, Mercedes-Benz Man Intense Eau de Toilette is the amplified version of the original fragrance and is muskier and wilder. This fragrance was released in 2020.
A greener burst of pear and musky ambrette are more manly than the original. You find yourself wrapped in a woody green embrace of geranium and oakmoss accords.
The amber base is the most prominent note playing hide and seek from the beginning till the end. The ambroxan and patchouli blend to create a spicy, musky drydown with amber lingering in the background.
Top Notes:
Ambrette, Pear Leaf
Mid Notes:
Geranium, Oakmoss
Base Notes:
Ambroxan, Amber, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
This is your go-to scent for colder temperatures when you can let this beast run loose as it fetches compliment after compliment. Ideal for everyday wear or special occasions. Similar to Montblanc Legend Eau de Parfum.
Man Intense is a sillage bomb and will leave a powerful trail to mark your presence. Longevity is 7+ hours.
Price & Reviews
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5. Mercedes-Benz Man Bright Eau de Parfum
Review
Launched in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Man Bright Eau de Parfum is an exquisitely masculine fougere fragrance that radiates fresh, sweet, woody and spice.
A burst of bergamot provides upfront energy layered with spicy accords from pink pepper and mint that is stimulating and refreshing. The seductive heart of lavender is lightly smoked by manly incense.
Tonka bean and cedar in the base provide a woody/vanilla foundation for the initial freshness to shine. Patchouli adds a dash of musk to the drydown.
Mercedes-Benz Man Bright Eau de Parfum is a less smokey version of Bleu de Chanel Parfum.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Mint
Mid Notes:
Lavender, Incense
Base Notes:
Tonka Bean, Cedar, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
With lasting power of 5+ hours and decent sillage, I feel Man Bright is a versatile fragrance suited for any season and occasion. Ideal for the office, date night, and everything in between.
Price & Reviews
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6. Mercedes-Benz Man Grey Eau de Toilette
Review
Mercedes-Benz Man Grey Eau de Toilette is a charismatic blend of musk, spice and freshness that was launched in 2018.
A zesty bergamot opening receives a sweet-spicy kick from pink pepper. Balsamic olibanum collides with salty/sweet ambroxan and a hint of sage in the heart.
The musk and amberwood base provide a sensual drydown with smooth yet spicy edges. Settles to a musky/ambroxan combo that’s classy, masculine and refined.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Pink Pepper
Mid Notes:
Olibanum, Sage, Ambroxan
Base Notes:
Musk, Amberwood
Seasons & Longevity
Man Grey is an all-season any-occasion fragrance that leans more towards evening wear. Also, consider Versace Dylan Blue Pour Homme Eau de Toilette.
For an EDT composition, Man Grey has excellent performance lasting around 5+ hours. Sillage and projection are excellent for the first 3-4 hours.
Price & Reviews
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7. Mercedes-Benz Man Private Eau de Parfum
Review
Mercedes-Benz Man Private Eau de Parfum takes you on an exotic journey to the Middle East. Enriched with warm and intoxicating ingredients, this fragrance is undoubtedly a head-turner.
The interplay of cypress, cardamom and artemisia give a cool, refreshing and spicy start. In the middle, lavender and ambroxan add brightness, while leathery labdanum provides a rich and luxurious edge.
Cedar, patchouli and cashmere make the base earthy and woody for the other notes to shine in the intoxicating woody drydown. Also, consider Bentley For Men Intense Eau de Parfum.
Top Notes:
Cypress, Cardamom, Artemisia
Mid Notes:
Ambroxan, Labdanum, Lavender
Base Notes:
Cedar, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood
Seasons & Longevity
True to its name, Man Private has an exclusive aura that should be reserved for special occasions. Wear it to the red carpet or the black-tie event to stand out from the crowd. Best worn during autumn/winter.
This rich and exotic perfume lasts 7 hours on your skin and longer on clothing, plus near beast-mode sillage will undoubtedly turn heads.
Price & Reviews
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8. Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette
Review
Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette is an excellent all-rounder. While vanilla has a tendency to lean feminine, this alluring fragrance oozes charisma and masculine complexity.
Crisp bergamot mixes with fresh jasmine and the luxurious aroma of incense, which adds warmth and luxury. The vanilla base blends with benzoin, ambroxan and woody notes.
Settles to an addictive smoky amber/woody/vanilla combo with a hint of booziness that’s simply irresistible. Very similar to Zara Tobacco Collection Eau de Toilette.
Top Notes:
Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Incense, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambroxan, Woody Notes
Seasons & Longevity
This potent potion is ideal for the chilly winter and cooler spring/ fall evenings and an absolute must when you need to make an impression.
Club Black Eau de Toilette is a powerhouse for performance, projecting at a 2 feet distance for a good 6 hours. Monstrous sillage leaves behind a spectacular trail.
Price & Reviews
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9. Mercedes-Benz For Men Eau de Toilette
Review
Mercedes-Benz For Men Eau de Toilette is and fresh and aromatic woody-spicy fragrance bursting with originality, confidence and effortless style for the modern man. This was the first fragrance launched by the brand in 2012.
The zesty opening of bergamot, lemon and orange bring just the right degree of sharpness vs sweetness. Violet is dominant in the heart and adds a powdery floral edge spiced by pepper, nutmeg and galbanum.
Vetiver, cedar and patchouli provide an earthy woody base. The whole sent settles to a fresh and spicy male scent with an attention-seeking powdery kick. Gets lots of compliments.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Lemon, Orange
Mid Notes:
Violet, Pepper, Nutmeg, Galbanum
Base Notes:
Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
This is an all-weather fragrance that you can reach for during spring, summer and autumn. Ideal for whether you are spending time at work or play.
This fragrance has decent longevity lasting 5+ hours from the initial spray. It also has strong initial projection for the first few hours, then settling as a skin scent creating an intimate personal bubble.
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10. Mercedes-Benz For Men Le Parfum Eau de Parfum
Review
Mercedes-Benz For Men Le Parfum Eau de Parfum is one of the best-selling fragrances from the brand. This woody chypre scent is masculine, classy and expensive smelling.
The initial burst of bergamot and pepper leads to a heart of violet leaves, saffron and galbanum, with oud starting to creep in. The woody base of vetiver and rich oud provide a masculine aura rich with earthy and leathery notes.
Finally, amber provides warmth and a little sweetness in drydown that leaves you wanting more. Patchouli discreetly hovers in and out.
Top Notes:
Pink Pepper, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Violet Leaves, Saffron, Galbanum
Base Notes:
Oud, Vetiver, Amber, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
Mercedes-Benz For Men Le Parfum is ideal for autumn/winter and can be your perfect aromatic accompaniment for date nights when you need that extra special touch. You can also wear this pleasant fragrance to work.
This fragrance is a powerhouse of performance, lasting 7+ hours on the skin and much longer on clothes. A compliment magnet with enormous projection for about 4-5 hours before settling as a skin scent.
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Quick Guide
| Fragrance | Type | Season | Longevity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. MB The MOVE | EDT | Spring/Summer | 5+ hrs |
| 2. MB Select Night | EDP | Autumn/Winter/Spring | 6+ hrs |
| 3. MB Man | EDT | Spring/Summer/Autumn | 5+ hrs |
| 4. MB Man Intense | EDT | Spring/Summer/Autumn | 7+ hrs |
| 5. MB Man Bright | EDP | Any season | 8+ hrs |
| 6. MB Man Grey | EDT | Autumn/Winter/Spring | 5+ hrs |
| 7. MB Man Private | EDP | Autumn/Winter | 7+ hrs |
| 8. MB Club Black | EDT | Autumn/Winter | 6+ hrs |
| 9. MB For Men | EDT | Spring/Summer | 3+ hrs |
| 10. MB For Men Le Parfum | EDP | Autumn/Winter | 7+ hrs |
Conclusion
From their exquisitely designed flacons to the unique and exotic ingredients, the best Mercedes-Benz fragrances for men are confident and stylish. Many have been created by perfume titan Oliver Cresp who certainly knows a thing or two about fragrance.
One final thing I must mention, the shockingly reasonable price tag and decent performance make Mercedes-Benz fragrances excellent value for money and well worth a look. You can pick these fragrances up for a steal at many fragrance discounters.
Further Reading
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This is going to sound rather snobbish, but there is something about car manufacturer fragrances that I do not like. Whether it’s Bentley For Men Intense or MB Club Black, I see a glowing review and still I won’t add them to my basket.
Perhaps I should just make the jump and get some of your recommendations. For the price I can’t go wrong really.
Thanks!