Le Parfum by Mercedes-Benz

I’m surprised they don’t list leather in the pyramid because this is pure leather. It’s basically another clone of Tuscan Leather or Ombré Leather by Tom Ford. I can’t find the oud; I don’t sense it. On the plus side, it smells good, lasts, and is very affordable. Its evolution is weird: it starts as a Tuscan Leather clone, but after half an hour the leather disappears, leaving a refreshing but low-quality cucumber and lemon scent; I even smell raw egg when it dries. I don’t know where this is going. Not for dressing up or the beach. I guess it’s for going to the beach in formal wear, haha. Recommended? I don’t think so. Better to try it first, let it dry, and analyze the evolution.

Excellent quality in Mercedes Benz fragrances. This MBLP reminds me of the smell of a fur coat. Out of all the ones I own, it’s the one that lasts the longest on the skin (around 12 hours) and on clothes for several days. It’s a pleasant and versatile scent.

Hi, I bought this fragrance by chance because I was looking for the Ferrari Leather Essence, which seems discontinued. Mercedes Le Parfum has been a very good option for me: it smells like leather with saffron, sometimes with a mentholated touch. It exudes elegance, and as they say, it “smells expensive” while being affordable and offering great value. I recommend it for being versatile, elegant, and cheap. The packaging is very beautiful, better than other more expensive perfumes.

In my humble opinion, at first it reminded me of Acqua di Parma Leather Eau Concentrée (old bottle). It’s citrusy, smoky, floral, and in the dry down comes a very subtle but elegant leather. It seems like an alternative to leather fragrances like ACP Leather or Tom Ford Ombré Leather. The resemblance to Dior’s Fahrenheit lies in the citrus opening of the violet, almost smelling like solvent or gasoline.

Mercedes Benz Le Parfum remotely reminds me of Tom Ford’s Ombré Leather, but much softer. The opening is the best part; as it dries, it keeps the pleasant leather scent and that smoky touch adds darkness. Although it recalls Ombré Leather, they are very different: the latter is powerful, wild, scandalous, and lucid, while Le Parfum is softer. It’s built intimately: it’s not a bomb to flood a room, but it performs well if you’re close to your partner. It’s extremely pleasant for those nearby and projects well. Its ideal use is on a date or at a restaurant. It’s an elegant scent. If you’re looking for something in the Ombré Leather line but less potent on leather and without spending much, it’s an excellent option. Scent: 8.0. Projection: moderate but noticeable for 2 hours. Longevity: lasts 8 hours on skin and I can smell it on clothes; projected well for the first 2 hours. Recommended.

I bought the tester of this Mercedes Benz Le Parfum because I found it at a good price and took the risk to buy it blind ($30). I had high expectations based on comments saying it was similar to Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather. The opening is a bit alcoholic, and it’s hard to perceive the pepper and bergamot notes. However, other undeclared notes are noticeable: leather and incense blending with a very subtle, slightly sweet oud from the amber. It reminds me a lot of Issey Miyake Intense, but without that yuzu citrus note. As it dries, the bergamot disappears to give way to leather, saffron, and oud, always with a background of incense that adds a smoky touch. It’s the smell of your leather jacket the next day if you went out partying at a bar and sat in the smoking section. It’s not for blind buys, not for young people, and not for hot days. In summary, I expected more from this Le Parfum.

Fragrantica missed the leather note! The oud didn’t work for me either! They miss the mark so often sometimes!

Compared to the past, Mercedes has lost its car charisma; nowadays I’d only buy the B or C-Class. With fragrances, this one doesn’t convince me either, just like the previous ones I’ve tried. It has that synthetic aquatic note that turns me off, with mediocre longevity and projection for an EDP. It starts with bergamot, tangerine, and lots of pepper, then woods and resins come out, but everything smells very synthetic. It feels like a high-tech lab creation without a soul, mystery, or charm. I didn’t like it, and I think there are better options for the price (look at Ferrari or Bentley, for example).

Very good fragrance!