Strellson N°1 Strellson 2010

A scent for the clumsy among us, that is, the gentlemen for whom "Hugo" has always been too subtle.

Before he fully grasps the horror of the top note of this Mäurer-&-Wirtz rip-off creation, the volunteer tester notices that the questionable men's changing room derivative primarily smells aggressively fresh. Or rather, like what the average McRib eater understands as fresh on the way home from the gym, thanks to his greasy finger wipe. Not surprising, since M&W also produces 4711 Eau de Cologne, and the obligatory neroli is omnipresent. Although neroli is actually a fine thing, provided the perfumer hasn’t misplaced the measuring cup.

With Strellson No. 1, everything is just a bit too much of a good thing. The stuff seems to have shouted "here" multiple times when God was distributing starting spots among the interchangeable sporty scents of the big labels. Although it would be much better suited at Adidas, Mexx, and the like, if the treasurer of the clothing store hadn’t remained obstinate to this day.