Energizing Man Mexx 2013 Eau de Toilette

I usually ignore scents like Mexx, unless I have nothing better to do or a sample falls into my hands. Sometimes you get pleasantly surprised, because just because a scent is cheap doesn't necessarily mean it smells cheap, I have to remind myself of that time and again. But often you end up with just a cheap, synthetic, and overly mainstream scent. In the case of this scent from Mexx, the latter is true.

The scent:
It starts off citrusy, and you can smell oranges and especially grapefruits. They smell slightly bitter and also synthetic. There’s a shower gel-like character that is very noticeable. In the heart note, it becomes primarily woody, and it also has aquatic notes, which should be attributed to the previously mentioned shower gel-like scent.
In the base, you can smell a very light patchouli, but mainly amber and musk, as the scent becomes sweeter.

The longevity is below average, lasting about two to three hours before gradually fading away.
I had imagined the sillage to be a bit stronger, although such scents are probably applied as strongly as deodorants anyway, so it is certainly detectable by everyone.

The bottle is not badly made. A simple, rectangular bottle, as is common with most fragrances. The cap is cylindrical and silver. The brand is written in white on the bottle, and the name of the scent is in red. The red-colored tube that leads to the spray head or pumps the scent is also fitting and stylish.

Mexx Energizing is, for me, a rather below-average scent that smells a bit too synthetic and shower gel-like, and in my opinion, does not stand out at all from other similar scents.
At least the name fits, as it does indeed have a slightly invigorating effect, just like a bath with an energizing shower gel. However, all of this is only very short-lived, as it simply smells bland after a few minutes and, as mentioned above, is just nothing special.

The scent is not worth the test, but it can certainly be considered as a small gift for younger guys.