Mercedes-Benz: released in 2012, citrus, woody and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mercedes-Benz scent match we found is Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense — 91% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mercedes-Benz dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mercedes-Benz | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense | 91% | about $25* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Burberry Touch for Men | 81% | about $35* (+40%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Salvatore Ferragamo Ferragamo Bright Leather | 80% | about $40 (+60%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Mancera Aoud Violet | 78% | about $70 (+180%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Sport | 84% | about $35 (+40%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the familiar woody violet and citrus structure of Mercedes-Benz, offering a slightly deeper and more robust aromatic profile.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Mercedes-Benz, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,214 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery violet and clean musky warmth found in the heart of Mercedes-Benz.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Mercedes-Benz, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 5,467 community ratings.
Brings a similar fresh-spicy and aromatic character to the table, echoing the overall clean masculinity of Mercedes-Benz.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Mercedes-Benz, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 656 community ratings.
Showcases a prominent violet note reminiscent of the powdery floral facets in Mercedes-Benz, paired with a rich woody depth.
It shares its woody, earthy and green accords with Mercedes-Benz, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 535 community ratings.
Leans into a brighter and more citrus-forward opening while keeping the clean woody backbone of Mercedes-Benz.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and violet accords with Mercedes-Benz, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 122 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Mancera Aoud Violet, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense works out about the same as Mercedes-Benz over a year. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Aoud Violet comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mercedes-Benz notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.