Original Penguin Iconic Blend: released in 2017, fresh spicy, woody and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Original Penguin Iconic Blend dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Liam Blue Shine — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Original Penguin Iconic Blend dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Original Penguin Iconic Blend | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Liam Blue Shine | 84% | about $25* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profondo | 84% | about $30* (+20%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Perry Ellis Pure Blue | 83% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense | 82% | about $25* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Blue Homme | 81% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Delivers a zesty citrus opening paired with clary sage and woody notes that parallel the fresh feel of Iconic Blend.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Original Penguin Iconic Blend, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 815 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic marine and mineral breeze that leans into similar fresh spicy and aquatic territory.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Original Penguin Iconic Blend, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 247 community ratings.
Evokes a crisp aquatic and aromatic character reminiscent of Original Penguin Iconic Blend with clean cedar in the dry-down.
It shares its aquatic, citrus and woody accords with Original Penguin Iconic Blend, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 126 community ratings.
Shares the prominent ozonic violet leaf and woodsy cedar qualities found across the Iconic Blend scent profile.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Original Penguin Iconic Blend, opens on Violet Leaf too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,214 community ratings.
Blends bright bergamot, herbal sage, and soft woods into an invigorating fresh spicy profile.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Original Penguin Iconic Blend, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 347 community ratings.
Perry Ellis Pure Blue, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Original Penguin Iconic Blend.
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Original Penguin Iconic Blend.
Lattafa Perfumes Liam Blue Shine, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Original Penguin Iconic Blend itself sells from $20.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Liam Blue Shine works out about the same as Original Penguin Iconic Blend over a year. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Intense comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Original Penguin Iconic Blend notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-16.