SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit

Posted on October 27, 2024 | Last updated January 27, 2025

Released in May 2024, SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion Fruit is the second installment in the collaboration series with Slovak rapper "Separ."

It features a design that stands out, making it look like a completely different brand from SEMTEX's original series, so at first glance, I thought a new energy drink brand had been launched. It’s rare to see a product where the collaboration series name is more prominent than the brand name. Now, let’s dive into the review.

SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit

Manufacturer	SEMTEX
Country of Origin	Slovakia
Price	1.69 EUR
Flavor	Passionfruit、Peach、Plum
Total rating	★★★☆☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion Fruit

Upon opening, a fresh, tangy aroma of passion fruit flesh bursts out, with the delicate balance of acidity from the flesh and seeds making for an excellent fragrance. Let's take a sip.
Flavor of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit
The first sip brings a light mouthfeel with a distinct passion fruit flavor, dominated by its acidity. Depending on how you perceive it, you might also notice a fruity note resembling peach or plum, with a touch of the fibrous texture typical of fruit.

However, the flavoring perfectly captures the essence of passion fruit, and the fragrance is far superior to the typical passion fruit scent found in most energy drinks.

The realistic aroma of passion fruit flesh, along with the refreshing acidity and subtle savory flavor of the fruit, is excellent. It's impressive to experience this next-level, authentic flavor, far removed from the overly sugary versions commonly seen in passion fruit drinks.

Energy Ingredients of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion Fruit

Energy Ingredients of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit
It contains 160mg of caffeine, 50mg of guarana, and 0.1% passion fruit juice.

Although it has the mouthfeel of a sugar-free drink, it is actually quite sweet. The lightness and refreshing taste, despite the large amount of sugar, came as a surprise. This is definitely a drink to be cautious with when it comes to overconsumption.

Design of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion Fruit

Design of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit
The can features a bold purple color, with "EXTREM" prominently displayed like a brand logo, making it look very different from the usual SEMTEX products. When I saw it in Slovakia, I couldn't tell if it was a SEMTEX product or something else.

Design of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit
The design features tropical leaves like monstera, and the leaf patterns differ on the front and back of the can.

Design of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit
SEMTEX EXTREM is a collaboration with Slovak rapper Separ. The design gives the impression that SEMTEX is subtly behind the scenes, manufacturing the drink while keeping a low profile. The typical SEMTEX vibe isn't felt in the design.

Design of SEMTEX EXTREM Guarana Passion fruit
Separ's signature is small and not overly prominent, so people outside Slovakia and the Czech Republic might find it hard to imagine what this product is all about. The drink didn’t seem like something I'd expect from Separ.

I didn’t expect a second installment in this collaboration, but now that SEMTEX EXTREM has become a series, we might see even more flavors added in the future.