Original Penguin Original Blend: released in 2016, fresh spicy, powdery and musky, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Original Penguin Original Blend scent match we found is Guess Man — 81% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Original Penguin Original Blend dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Original Penguin Original Blend | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guess Man | 81% | about $25 (+67%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Kenneth Cole Black Bold | 80% | about $30 (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Vince Camuto Homme | 77% | about $25 (+67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 74% | about $25* (+67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Nautica Voyage | 71% | about $20* (+33%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar crisp, fruity-aromatic energy that evokes the fresh and clean character of Original Penguin Original Blend.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Original Penguin Original Blend, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 714 community ratings.
Leans into the same woody and aromatic territory, offering a slightly more modern, masculine edge than the original.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Original Penguin Original Blend, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 330 community ratings.
Provides a similar blend of citrus and aromatic notes that feels familiar to those who enjoy the clean, everyday versatility of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Original Penguin Original Blend, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 355 community ratings.
Captures a similar fresh, spicy, and floral aromatic profile that aligns well with the clean, masculine aesthetic of the reference.
It shares its powdery, lavender and woody accords with Original Penguin Original Blend, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,389 community ratings.
Offers a comparable fresh, aquatic, and crisp apple-forward experience that sits in the same casual, everyday fragrance category.
It shares its fruity, powdery and musky accords with Original Penguin Original Blend, opens on Apple too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 19,047 community ratings.
Nautica Voyage, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Original Penguin Original Blend's own estimate.
Kenneth Cole Black Bold, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Original Penguin Original Blend.
Guess Man, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Original Penguin Original Blend itself sells from $18.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guess Guess Man actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Original Penguin Original Blend. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Kenneth Cole Black Bold comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Original Penguin Original Blend notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.