Olivier Cresp, a prominent perfumer, created the Mercedes Benz Intense cologne, which was first introduced in 2013. The name of this rich, woodsy scent comes from the fact that it is a stronger variation of the original as well as from the distinctively black container, which fades to crystalline white at the bottom. Lemon, Italian mandarin, violet leaf absolute, and Calabrian bergamot are included in the blend's top notes. The fragrance's heart notes include galbanum, violet, nutmeg, cascalone, and bourbon pepper. Cetalox, bourbon vetiver, cedar wood, ambrox, Indonesian patchouli, and limbinol are the base notes that give this scent its unique yet complex appeal.