Mercedes-benz Select Mercedes-benz by Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-benz Select Mercedes-benz

For Men
Eau de Toilette
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is Mercedes-benz Select Mercedes-benz worth trying?

Mercedes-Benz Select by Mercedes-Benz is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
fruity, musky, green with Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple
fruity musky green

The first impression

Mercedes-Benz Select by Mercedes-Benz is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Mercedes-Benz Select was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Bergamot and Black Currant; middle notes are Apple and Mint; base notes are Ambroxan, Musk and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

fruity 100%
musky 85%
green 70%
citrus 60%
fresh spicy 50%
amber 40%
aromatic 35%
woody 30%
patchouli 25%
fresh 20%

The perfumer behind it

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp is a renowned French perfumer and a master at Grasse, best known for co-founding the fragrance house Akro. His style balances rich gourmand notes with elegant floral compositions, often highlighting unexpected contrasts. Representative works include the cocoa-infused Rose Cocoa Aerin and the vibrant, sunlit Tuberose Le Jour Aerin, as well as Akro’s Bake, which captures the scent of a lemon tart. Cresp’s influence is widely felt through his pioneering use of edible accords in fine fragrance.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Black Currant Black Currant

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Apple Apple
Mint Mint

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Ambroxan Ambroxan
Musk Musk
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Mercedes-benz Select Mercedes-benz

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. This fragrance’s unexpected blend of black currant, mint, and ambroxan mirrors their innovative spirit. Fresh yet enigmatic, it’s a potion of contrasts-bright bergamot meets earthy patchouli.

Style & Aesthetic

They gravitate toward sleek, tech-infused designs-minimalist sneakers, smartwatches-with a twist (perhaps a vintage pin). The scent’s green-citrus freshness aligns with their futuristic yet organic sensibility.

Philosophy & Values

They seek harmony in paradox. The apple-mint heart reflects their belief in balancing logic (crisp fruit) and intuition (cool herbs), while musk and patchouli ground their experiments in reality.

Relationships

They connect through ideas, not small talk. The ambroxan’s synthetic warmth suggests a comfort with both human and abstract connections, though they may seem detached.

Lifestyle

Their workspace is a lab of half-finished projects. The moderate longevity suits their iterative process-always tweaking, never settling.

Shadow

Innovation can become obsession. The mint’s sharpness hints at a mind that struggles to rest, chasing solutions to problems only they see.

Conclusion

This fragrance is for the modern magician, turning everyday moments into marvels. It’s not a scent-it’s an experiment waiting to unfold.

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