The smell in short
Main smell: fresh spicy and powdery. It opens with apple and bergamot, moves to lavender and nutmeg and dries down to musk and suede.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Original Blend notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Original Penguin Original Blend EDT
Original Penguin is the house behind Original Blend EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Which weather suits Original Blend
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Lattafa Najdia is a better fit.
Original Penguin perfumes worth knowing
This house has 7 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Penguin, Denim and Ice Blue.
How far Original Blend spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €33, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original but less than Floris Santal.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Lattafa Najdia lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and suede are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by powdery and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and powdery smells and notes like lavender and musk. Less obvious notes include kaffir lime, fir and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume.
If you like Original Blend, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Floris Santal (7 shared notes), Lattafa Najdia (6 shared notes) and Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lattafa Najdia starts from €20.
Quick answers
Is Original Blend better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear Original Blend?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.