Original Penguin 2012 EDT

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Rocks

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Original Penguin Rocks is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Rocks opens with Bergamot and Apple, settles into a heart of Cypress, Lavender, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Suede, White Woods, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Original Penguin's Rocks carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This budget-friendly scent is surprisingly divisive. Some find its powdery, sweet apple notes comforting and versatile, a hidden gem for the price. Others can't stand its synthetic, sometimes 'grandma-like' or even 'vomitous' drydown. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so try before you buy.
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  • Clean
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
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Rocks 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

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a clean and often subtle scent profile, make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sweet and comforting drydown also lends itself well to casual settings and relaxed date nights. However, its casual nature and lack of strong projection make it less ideal for formal events or intense sport activities.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Rocks opens with a crisp, sweet burst of green apple and bright bergamot, quickly moving into a heart of aromatic cypress, soothing lavender, and clary sage. The drydown settles into a comforting, subtly powdery base of creamy sandalwood and tonka bean, softened by a smooth suede accord, with lingering hints of woody sweetness.

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