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0artem0 – :
For me, this is similar to Lacoste pour homme. Are there other guys who noticed the similarity between those two? Mercedes has a slightly smokey undertone.
shurancher – :
This is really not bad at all. Smell like Dolce & Gabbana the one + leather = is Mercedes-Benz VIP Club Black Leather for Men!!
Лабискви – :
I smell no leather nor “smoothnes”. It’s a little cloying amber-woody smell. Lack of projection and longetivity. Not worthy at all. Remindes me of some ZARA fragrances.
AlluonyhMF – :
Is there anybody that owns a bottle of this willing to trade it?
gonzazver – :
I already tried this fragrance twice and twice I regretted not to have bought it in the spot.
This fragrance has some magnific notes, very well blended and present us with a performace average to above average.
It’s the best cologne in the Mercedes perfumists series.
I ordered it on line today.
bombastish – :
This is really not bad at all. I’d say, very good in fact. Very pleasant. But it’s not D&G The One. It’s not a clone, nor does it resemble it much. It does however go in the same direction. If you ever tried The One, that creamy smoothness… it is what you will get in this because this frag is so soft and smooth as hell. The smoothest leather you have ever tried. You know how leathery frags can be harsh and strong, or go in not so pleasant territory so they are often balanced with some other fruity, tobacco or vanilla notes. Nowhere near as strong leather that can be found in frags like Tuscan Leather or Ch Men Prive or Dior Homme Parfum. Waaaaaay smoother, waaaay more toned down.
Doesn’t have the fruity top like The One. Doesn’t smell like tobacco. Replace the tobacco in The One with the smoothest possible leather and you will get this. The only thing it has in common with The One is that smooth manly feel of leather, where The One has the same with fruits and tobacco but The One is so so much more. It has so much more going on. The most common thing they share is the creamy smoothness but they are very little alike.
It’s like… opening a new Mercedes for the very first time but not sitting in, rather staying outside and feeling the leather smell of the seats come to you. It’s like you have put that harsh leather note on some drugs, like Prozac or it has smoked a tone of weed so it’s calm as fuck, to the extent that it can’t get any calmer. I know now what the other reviewer meant by leather note being too soft because it is… way too calm and it rides like that from start to finish. Some citrus later but way way in the background. Creamy smooth suede. All the way. That’s all.
Overall, it is a good frag but I don’t think it’s a full bottle worthy. There are plenty of better ones for the leather lovers. This I can only imagine if you have a brand new car, doesn’t matter which one, and you want to enhance that typical new car leather smell in there. You come to pick up a girl or someone and they enter and say… mmm a new car smell, I love that smell. This is exactly that. Very pleasant but very simple and one dimensional. On my arm it goes in the way of creamy suede. Like you have a gentle face cream that smells of totally non offensive and mellow suede. And you know how suede leather on shoes or jackets can be very strong smelling, good, but strong.
Has a bit of an alcoholic opening but that is gone in first 10 minutes and because of that plus Incense, it resembles the opening of Bentley Intense but only barely so don’t expect either frags in this one. It’s not a clone, nor does it remind me of both much. Would anyone have anything against wearing this? Absolutely not. Would everyone buy it… nope. Or I highly doubt it.
89sergei89 – :
tried this one in a local store and it’s very close to D&G The One Royal Night. love it but i already have The one RN so this will be redundant in my collection. I’ll consider buying Black leather after i go through my bottle of The One RN! it’s that close!
sd16-88 – :
Oh my this is the best scent ever read below
I put on creed aventus and changed my mind and Sprayed black leather over it.
They have amazing synergy it smelled fantastic someone please try this and give me your opinion!!
Creed aventus + black leather Benz
fleelifrenI – :
I agree with the person who said it has a peachy element, only here you get some of the skin as well, which is the strength of the leather (rather weak). I think it should have been called Light Pink Leather, and I hope women will give this one a chance, especially if they like scents such as Rogue. Compared to other recent “leather scents” in this range, I prefer Ferrari’s Leather Essence to this one, but that one might not appeal to those who don’t like powdery scents. Probably the best “super cheapo” that is a “real” leather is One Man Show Oud Edition (along the lines of TF’s Tuscan Leather). I guess this one is a leather scent for those who don’t really want a leather scent!
бейби2010 – :
This is very smooth and balanced. Perfect for the office and is signature worthy. It’s rather tamed so it won’t offend anyone and is versatile. With that being said it’s a bit too soft for me too add to the collection. I prefer some bang for my buck such as Bentley Intense or Man In Black. Don’t let that deter you from at least sampling it as it’s a very crafty scent but not for me.
hofMoorgeRode – :
Without having to repeat what has already been stated I am in agreement with most of the comments here with the exception of my expecting MORE leather & suede. It is there but only if you really look for it. Although I am not totally disappointed with this purchase because it is after all nicely composed, it honestly does not fulfill or satisfy my leather fragrance fetish. I am still searching for the PERFECT leather/suede fragrance. Sadly the only fragrance that has even come a little close is Guess Suede and I mean little as in just barely.
vau2010 – :
Very fresh and nice smelling fragrance
again from the Mercedes line, those who
thought only bentley delivered good ones
think again, this is very suprisingly as mentioned
not as dark as the bottled indicates it is a
pleasant caramel fruity smelling aroma that i
have never smelled before, good one for the collection.
vladushka777 – :
Edit 10/28/17 – Black leather …hmmmm….nowhere anywhere in this scent could even hint or lend an impression of actual Black leather. Truly there is very little to like about this fragrance. So much so that it can be safely described as a mess. Not that all MB fragrances share this cloying and overly sweet nature. Some even like Infinite Spicy are top notch at a great price. As for Black leather, it does get quite a bad press and rightly so in my opinion.
sumabatcmiup – :
This is my current signature scent. A fresh fresh fuity and slight dark amd smokey
Scent. The leather, patchouli and sage notes keep this scent very fresh allowing the more fruitier and sweeter notes to come out and play. A nice wafting incense note always lingering gives this a slighly mysterious yet sexy edge. Could worn all year round amd good for many different occasions. A standout of last year for me.
amemiSkarne – :
I just picked up a bottle of this as well after sampling it. And completely agree with what BB states below.
Black Leather is a very nicely done “airy” fruity/leather/amber scent that is just so lovely smelling and super versatile. Truly a wonderful surprise! For the most part it’s pretty linear, but after a little time goes by the resinous labdanum and a tiny bit of incense lingers in the background. I personally don’t care for incense/smoky frags in general, but here it’s restrained really well and just adds a bit of depth. Also it helps to cut the fruity/sweetness.
I dare say this is even more likable and a better option for a all around/year leather scent than the slightly darker smelling Varvatos original, which has been my go to leather scent for many years. Only a couple of full wears so far, but longevity seems to be average. Fantastic release from M.B. and Honorine Blanc!
Kerdalok – :
A fresh leather fragrance with a bit of a tropical fruit note at the top, similar to that found in D&G The One. Black Leather isn’t a deep, dark, and dirty leather fragrance. There are no animalic aspects despite what the “Main Accords” chart above suggests. This is a clean designer leather, similar to that of a new black leather jacket, and resembling the leather note found in John Varvatos original. Beneath everything is a subtle incense which lends a smoky hazy to the entire compositions, but it’s restrained, and isn’t an in-your-face kind of smokiness that dominates the scent.
Black Leather is a nice choice for work, dates, or casual evenings. Since it’s sort of light and fresh as far as leathers are concerned, it’s easy to wear indoors and in close quarters. Projection is average and longevity is about 8 hours with decent projection for the first four.
Overall, this edition to the Mercedes VIP line deserves a thumbs up. While it’s not particularly original or bold, it’s an easy wear and smells very pleasant, presenting an accessible leather fragrance for men that can be pretty much worn whenever and wherever. As with Varvatos, I enjoy the pairing of a kind of sweet tropical note over leather. It offers an interesting contrast and adds an upbeat, youthful quality to the whole.
I can see this making a nice gift for a guy who owns a Mercedes. Thumbs up. 8/10
UPDATE: I’ve worn this about 5 times since this review and I like it more each time. It’s very fresh, but the leather is apparent at all times, and it works great indoors without ever feeling heavy or out of place. It’s different too. Other than a vague similarity to Varvatos, I really haven’t come across much else that smells like it at all. Just bumped my rating up from 7 out of 10 to 8.
TTcux – :
The hole VIP Collection sounds awesome , especially the pure woody Edition , can hardly wait till it comes to Egypt & the bottle design really great !!!!