SIGN impresses its power, intensity, and sillage. The top notes reveal the effervescence of cardamom, which blends with pink peppercorn SFE to bring freshness, and to contrast with a more vanilla base. The base notes also feature tonka bean and white musk, which play out a warm and sensual score before mingling with cashmere and woody patchouli SFE. Then come bitter grapefruit, crisp apple, and a floral bouquet comprised of aromatic lavender, orange blossom, rose geranium, and—now rare in perfumery—violet leaf absolute, creating a sophisticated balance that master perfumer Olivier Cresp has refined with zeal.

Excellence now has its fragrance: SIGN.

“I came across some exceptional raw materials in Guatemala, notably cardamom. When I came back, I wanted to use this green gold in a new creation for men. SIGN is a wonderful, multi-faceted fragrance built around this rare spice.”

Commited to what counts...

Keenly aware of environmental issues, Mercedes-Benz is gradually implementing new initiatives to take responsibility and think ahead. The legendary brand uses over 40% recycled glass to manufacture this new bottle. Meanwhile, the inner that keeps the precious bottle in its box is produced from FSC-certified recycled paper and can be recycled. Another important point is that Mercedes-Benz has chosen (in association with Firmenich) two sustainably sourced ingredients to compose its fragrance. A partnership with local farming communities in Guatemala has been established for cardamom, and development partnerships have been signed with Java and Sumatra to obtain exceptionally high quality patchouli.