Premium Blend
Original PenguinEau de Toilette2016
Side by side
Premium Blend vs. Curve for Men
Is Premium Blend better than Curve for Men?
Premium Blend wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskVetiver
aromaticcitruswoodyfresh spicymusky
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 Premium Blend and Curve for Men?
| Premium Blend | Curve for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2016 | 1996 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Harry Frémont | Jean-Claude Delville |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Premium Blend and Curve for Men smell?
Premium Blend
Aromatic
Marine
Green
Citrus
Salty
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
Curve for Men
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Premium Blend and Curve for Men share?
Top—
PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli
Heart
Aquatic NotesSea SaltViolet LeafGreen NotesRosemary
BergamotCactusGingerSageCardamomVioletCoriander
Base
DriftwoodMuskVetiver
MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarwoodBlack PepperAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Violet LeafVetiverGreen Notes
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Driftwood
SandalwoodMahoganyCedarwood
Herbaceous Notes
Rosemary
Sage
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Premium Blend and Curve for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Premium Blend or Curve for Men?
| Premium Blend | Curve for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Premium Blend and Curve for Men?
It is linear and proud of it. Opens cool, stays cool throughout its wear. Not for those who want evolution, for those who want to smell like they just stepped off a sailboat. No tricks, no twists.Premium Blend
Here's the thing about Curve for Men: it's the fragrance you reach for when you don't want to think too hard. The cedar and musk provide a comforting, grounded finish.Curve for Men
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