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Mercedes-Benz

Select Night

EDP2019Olivier Cresp

“Lavender, cardamom, and bergamot over vanilla and creamy woods — Mercedes-Benz's budget take on Tom Ford Noir Extreme.”

Mercedes-Benz Select Night
woody
warm spicy
vanilla

Olivier Cresp's 2019 evening edition of Mercedes-Benz Select pairs lavender and cardamom with guaiac wood over a vanilla base. Woody accords lead, with warm spice, vanilla and a powdery lavender facet. Often compared to Tom Ford Noir Extreme (2015). The cardamom and lavender give the vanilla a dry, aromatic edge rather than a gourmand one. A winter and fall evening scent.

The take

What works

  • ●The closest cheap clone of Tom Ford Noir Extreme's cozy spiced sweetness
  • ●A refined, creamy lavender-cardamom-vanilla for cold evenings
  • ●Genuine designer polish for a fraction of the Tom Ford price

Trade-offs

  • ●A Noir Extreme clone rather than a literal Spicebomb Extreme match
  • ●Projection can be inconsistent batch to batch

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.

When

  • Spring, 59%
  • Summer, 13%
  • Fall, 98%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 33%
  • Night, 100%, best

Occasions

Date nightSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mercedes-Benz Select Night smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Tom Ford Tom Ford Noir Extreme (70%), Armaf Odyssey Homme (65%), BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait (52%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Mercedes-Benz Select Night last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Mercedes-Benz Select Night?

Mercedes-Benz Select Night is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights and special occasions.

Is Mercedes-Benz Select Night worth it?

At $28–$45, yes for this tier. The closest cheap clone of Tom Ford Noir Extreme's cozy spiced sweetness. A refined, creamy lavender-cardamom-vanilla for cold evenings.