Original Penguin 2017 EDT

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Iconic Blend

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Original Penguin Iconic Blend is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Iconic Blend opens with Bergamot and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Angelica, Geranium, Nutmeg, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood. Original Penguin's Iconic Blend carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A cheapie hero that punches above its weight. Ignore the bargain bin price tag, this clean, fresh, and masculine blend offers solid value, though its performance might leave some wanting more.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Iconic Blend Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, inoffensive profile and moderate performance make it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and day-to-day activities. While some reviews mention it for evenings or formal wear, its lighter character and projection mean it's less suited for those occasions compared to its everyday versatility.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a brisk, clean burst of bergamot and crisp violet leaf, creating an invigorating freshness. The heart introduces a refined complexity with aromatic angelica, spicy nutmeg, and the green nuance of geranium and clary sage. It settles into a warm, woody base of smooth sandalwood and musk, providing a soft yet distinctly masculine finish.

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