Original Penguin 2016 EDT

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Original Blend

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Original Penguin Original Blend is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Original Blend opens with Kaffir Lime, Aquatic, Bergamot, and Apple, settles into a heart of Fir, Lavender, Pepper, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Original Penguin's Original Blend carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Original Blend is a real mixed bag. Some reckon it's a solid, cheap-as-chips freshie that's perfect for everyday wear, while others find it generic, powdery, and reminiscent of pencil shavings or an old woman. It's a divisive scent, so don't blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Original 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
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its moderate performance and fresh, clean scent profile make it ideal for casual wear, the gym, and office environments, as it's largely inoffensive. It's too subdued and casual for formal events or a standout date night fragrance.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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 zesty splash of kaffir lime and crisp apple, quickly moving into a cool aquatic heart with a hint of spicy pepper and nutmeg. As it settles, a clean, slightly powdery musk emerges, underpinned by soft suede and a touch of warm sandalwood, creating a fresh-out-of-the-shower vibe with an unexpected woody-spicy twist.

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Where to buy

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