Sandstone
GlossierEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Sandstone vs. Penguin Ice Blue
Is Sandstone better than Penguin Ice Blue?
Sandstone wears longer on skin, while Penguin Ice Blue projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodLavender
woodyaromaticfreshpowderywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sandstone and Penguin Ice Blue?
| Sandstone | Penguin Ice Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2025 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Clément Gavarry | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Sandstone and Penguin Ice Blue smell?
Sandstone
Woody
Green
Aromatic
Fresh
Soft Spicy
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Lactonic
Penguin Ice Blue
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Fresh
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Conifer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sandstone and Penguin Ice Blue share?
Top
Fig LeafLavender
BergamotMandarin OrangeLavender
Heart
Clary SageGeranium
Lily of the ValleyMediterranean BasilMoss
Base
SandalwoodCoconut Milk
AmberCedarwoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Sandstone or Penguin Ice Blue?
| Sandstone | Penguin Ice Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sandstone and Penguin Ice Blue?
Glossier made this one to be worn, not noticed. The sandalwood drydown is quiet enough to become your signature without becoming your brand. It's the scent of someone who showers and moves on with.Sandstone
Original Penguin doesn't try to reinvent the wheel here, and honestly? That honesty is the whole point. Ice Blue keeps things straightforward, clean and simple.Penguin Ice Blue
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