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    Original Blend by Penguin
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    Original Blend

    Fresh. Confident. Built for the workday.

    6-8 hoursModerate3.92016

    The Scent Journey

    Original Blend by Penguin is an eau de toilette fragrance that opens with Bergamot, Aquatic Notes, and Lime, transitions into a heart of Lavender, Blue Spruce, and Black Pepper, and settles into a base of Sandalwood, Suede, and Amber. Expect 6-10 hours longevity and moderate sillage. Best suited for spring and summer. Rated 3/5, well-liked by the community, 13 votes.

    Main accords

    fresh spicy
    powdery
    musky
    woody
    citrus
    FreshConfidentCleanProfessionalApproachable
    If this were a songWatermelon Sugar · Harry Styles

    The Verdict

    What the community says.

    When to Wear19 votes
    Occasions16 votes
    Pros
    • Lasts a full workday on most skin
    • Clean fresh aquatic that doesn't offend
    • Versatile enough for office and weekend
    • Above-average longevity for the price
    • Moderate sillage, present without overwhelming
    Cons
    • Not distinctive enough to stand out
    • Can go flat in dry climates
    • Aquatic notes fade faster than the base
    • Similar to many other fresh aquatic fragrances
    • Sillage could be stronger for evening wear

    The Story

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    How it compares

    Original BlendPenguin
    Premium BlendOriginal Penguin
    Eau de ToiletteConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Bergamot, Aquatic Notes, LimeTop Notes
    6-10 hoursLongevity6-10 hours
    ModerateSillageModerate
    SpringBest SeasonSpring
    3.85/5Rating4.3/5
    Full comparison
    Original BlendPenguin
    Iconic BlendOriginal Penguin
    Eau de ToiletteConcentration
    Bergamot, Aquatic Notes, LimeTop NotesViolet Leaf, Bergamot
    6-10 hoursLongevity4-6 hours
    ModerateSillageModerate
    SpringBest SeasonSpring
    3.85/5Rating4/5
    Full comparison
    How Original Blend compares to similar fragrances
    This fragranceOriginal BlendPenguinPremium BlendOriginal PenguinFull comparisonIconic BlendOriginal PenguinFull comparison
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Top NotesBergamot, Aquatic Notes, LimeViolet Leaf, Bergamot
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours4-6 hours
    SillageModerateModerateModerate
    Best SeasonSpringSpringSpring
    Rating3.85/54.3/54/5

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    What others think.

    Six hours in, the bergamot fades and the sandalwood stays. Did that shift win you over, or leave you wanting more?

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