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Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition

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Mexx Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023. Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition opens with Bitter Orange, Yuzu, and Mint, settles into a heart of Fruity Notes and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Mexx's Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a solid, unpretentious daily driver. It won't set the world alight, but it's a reliable, fresh, and slightly woody option that's hard to dislike and even harder to find fault with.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Confident
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Mexx Black & Gold Limited Edition Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bitter Orange45%
Mint32%
Yuzu23%
Heartas listed
Fruity Notes59%
Lavender41%
Baseas listed
Cedar33%
Patchouli33%
Vetiver33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on citrus, aromatic and green - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile, coupled with moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While pleasant, it lacks the boldness or gravitas for formal events, and its subtle allure might be too understated for a standout date night.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black & Gold Limited Edition opens with a zesty, invigorating burst of bitter orange and yuzu, given a cool edge by crisp mint. The heart introduces a soft, aromatic lavender, subtly blended with a hint of clean, undefined fruitiness. It settles into a classically masculine base of earthy vetiver, rich patchouli, and dry cedar, providing a reassuring, grounded finish that lingers without overwhelming.

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