Original Penguin 2014 EDT

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Nightcap

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Original Penguin Nightcap is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014. Nightcap opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Star Anise, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Seaweed. Original Penguin's Nightcap carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

An unexpected gem, Nightcap is an amber-spicy cheapie with serious bang for your buck. It's a crowd-pleaser that evokes a warm, relaxed vibe, perfect for those cooler evenings.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Nightcap 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's versatile enough for some office wear, but truly shines for dates and casual evenings due to its warm, inviting nature. Its spicy, woody profile isn't quite suited for formal events or sports.

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

  • 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

Nightcap opens with a spirited splash of citrus, led by bright grapefruit and juicy mandarin, swiftly followed by the intriguing, liquorice-like twist of star anise and crisp juniper. As it settles, a warm, woody heart emerges with creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a hint of warm spice from cardamom and nutmeg. The dry down is a comforting embrace of amber and musk, with a curious whisper of sea air adding a touch of the unexpected.

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