Mercedes-Benz Sign

This was the first EDP I ever purchased after having a small collection of stuff you'd get at Hollister and other mall stores, as well as having a love for Diesel OTB all since around 2006, all mostly cheapies... This is the smell that got me into my small collection of "nicer stuff" last year. Made me feel like a baller paying like $110 from I think Macy's or a similar type of store, before discovering the discount stores and feeling like a fool. I wear it to work, in a restaurant, and even with myself collecting the smell of a kitchen all night, running around a dining room, it'll stick with me all night for the most part. I do have to apply what most would call a bit much, but if something seems weak, I just beef it up, and it'll last! To me, it had something to it, that was exactly what I wanted, all while having some sort of a nostalgic scent, that I still haven't been able to put my finger on entirely. I'm not one that can sit here and tell you what is in a scent, as some of the descriptions I read, give me a good chuckle, though I am trying my best to smell my fragrances and really get what is described. I always just know that I'll love something, or not. For me, I loved this one.

I owned a few of these Mercedes-branded fragrances and for the money and the quality, there is nothing out there close to it. This Mercedes Sign is a great fragrance combining a little of the LeMale with Armani Code with Carolina Cobal through the dry down. Add a little Cardamon and you get a more mature vibe. It is an all-season fragrance but preferable during the cooler months or summer nights. I also owned Mercedes Man Bright which is somewhat of a take of BDC and for the $26 I paid at Burlington, it is also a great purchase. You can actually spend $120 and score 4 amazing Mercedes Fragrances which will carry you for every occasion. Nothing niche, but just as good as any designer house with excellent perfumers (Oliver Cresp)

Right out of the bottle you get a peppery violet sharpness that is very appealing. As it moves through its phases, the lavender florals float in and you almost think it’s going a bit feminine. It quickly morphs into that cashmere and patchouli thing in the dry down, but the lavender doesn’t go away. At that point it’s a people-pleaser, inoffensive if not a bit on the safe side. Nonetheless, it works as an office frag or something in the evening when you just want casual and pleasant. On your clothes, it’ll be there the next day. On your skin 6-8 hours. Don’t pay department store prices. It can be had for $50 and that’s about right. Scent 8 Longevity 7.5 Sillage 7 Performance 7.5 Value 7.5

A very nice balance here. I typically don't like sweet frags - but this is good. The cardamom makes it sweet without being overpoweringly sugary. It's got a typical warm amber quality to it but with a slight spicyness and a great freshness mixed in. Pretty nice. If I can find this for maybe $39 I'll buy a 3.4oz. Overspray and it'll last a good 5 hours. Edit Jan '25: A favorite of mine at the moment. This is an easy go to for nearly any occasion. Its aromatic enough to be considered blue & fresh, but with enough sweet cardamom to give it a very modern balance. A good addition to anyone's collection as a pleasant & easy going everyday frag.

This is really good with a sexy vibe. Can be an office scent or simply wearing it while out and about. It’s March here in the Midwest, so great weather for wearing it. I recently picked this one up for a good deal, along with MB Select Night. This is stronger, projects better and lasts longer. Sign is definitely spicy, with a bit of freshness to balance it out. Cool bottle too. Maybe when I am done with the fragrance, I’ll glue the bottle on to the hood of my car and I’ll have a Mercedes-Benz. Cheers my fragrant friends.