B683 Eau de Parfum bottle B683
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Penguin Eau de Parfum bottle Penguin

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Our Verdict - B683 Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive genius. Some call it an avant-garde masterpiece, a 'knowing smirk in liquid form' blurring the lines between fresh and spicy, while others find its unique metallic edge 'uninviting' or even 'unremarkable'. Performance is the real elephant in the room though, with many declaring it tragically fleeting.
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Our Verdict - Penguin Eau de Parfum
Prepare for extreme polarising views; this either nails the 'cold' brief in an artistic, captivating way, or it's just a strange, synthetic mess. It's a challenging wear for many, but if you're seeking true niche artistry, this could be your new obsession.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 2% 4%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 13% 6%
Sweet 14% 9%
Warm 28% 21%
Woody 18% 17%
Earthy 22% 14%
Animalic 14% 18%
Fresh 16% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
B683 EdP
Penguin EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Labdanum 22% vs 30%
Only in Penguin Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 37% Saffron 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 24% vs 21%
Oakmoss 20% vs 25%
Only in B683 Eau de Parfum
Ambroxan 31% Patchouli 25%
Only in Penguin Eau de Parfum
Suede 28% Musk 25%

Accords

B683 Eau de Parfum Penguin Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
58%
Ozonic
100%
66%
Musky
98%
62%
Woody
97%
Fresh
97%
Aromatic
90%
82%
Amber
75%
Fresh Spicy
70%
49%
Powdery
71%
Leather
67%
Mossy
67%
47%
Earthy
58%
51%
Aquatic
48%
Metallic
100%
Ozonic shared
58%
100%
Musky shared
66%
98%
Woody shared
62%
97%
97%
90%
82%
Fresh Spicy shared
75%
70%
Powdery shared
49%
71%
67%
67%
Earthy shared
47%
58%
51%
48%

Performance

B683 Eau de Parfum Penguin Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

B683 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its clean, sophisticated profile makes it ideal for office and formal wear, as many users attested to finding it professional and understated. While the spice and amber hint at date night appropriateness, some noted its lacklustre longevity, limiting its impact for longer social events. It's generally too refined for casual or sport settings.

Penguin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent 'ice' opening and pronounced musky-ozonic character make it a bit much for a conservative office. However, its uniqueness and intriguing scent profile can be quite captivating for a date, offering a sophisticated edge. Though many find it wearable, its artistic, polar theme makes it less of an everyday casual reach.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
80%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
83%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Ozonic, Musky, Woody accords and Musk, Saffron notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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B683 Eau de Parfum
Penguin Eau de Parfum
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