Verano
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Side by side
Verano vs. Penguin
Is Verano better than Penguin?
Verano rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodMossSuede
woodyaromaticfresh spicymuskypowdery
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 Verano and Penguin?
| Verano | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Linda Jayne Pilkington | Chiaki Nomura |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Verano and Penguin smell?
Verano
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Green
Powdery
Penguin
Ozonic
Musky
Woody
Fresh
Aromatic
Leather
Powdery
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Verano and Penguin share?
Top
GrapefruitBergamotJuniperCardamomClary SageOrange absolute
—Heart
TeaMagnoliaHedioneRoseViolet
Pink PepperSaffronLabdanumSuedeMossMuskSandalwood
Base
Tobacco LeafSandalwoodCashmeranIso E SuperAmbergrisMossSuedeTonka Bean
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
JuniperCardamom
Pink PepperSaffron
Woody Notes
SandalwoodIso E Super
Sandalwood
Mossy Notes
Moss
Moss
Textile Notes
Suede
Suede
Where they fit
When and where do Verano and Penguin work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Verano or Penguin?
| Verano | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Verano and Penguin?
Some fragrances announce. This one stays close, rewards the wearer who knows what they want. The grapefruit-tobacco pairing is polarizing on purpose, it separates the curious from the convinced.Verano
Chiaki Nomura made an unusual choice here: no opening notes means no introduction. The fragrance simply arrives, fully formed, demanding attention from the first spray. Some will find this jarring.Penguin
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