Original Penguin for Men

Wow, this juice is amazing. First off don't let the boring box fool you. I always think brown equals generic woody aromatic. Definitely not the case with this one. I think if Guess by Marciano and Givenchy Pi had a baby, and you took out the "fizzy" spicey accord from Pi.. this would be it. From the opening to the dry down.. this is really good. It opens sweet and smooth with a little spice. Fruity but not, like Guess, but more subtle. A little spicey from the black pepper but it dies down (thank God since I don't like black pepper aka BO) and you're left with a sweet semi fruity vanilla scent. Not much wood to my nose, which is nice. Too many wood backbones out there to choose from. Cool/cold weather dumb reach. Love it. Lonegevity is good, projection is decent but could be better. Any age, but I'd say college and up for sure. I think it could be worn all year round but since its pretty gourmand to my nose.. fall and winter are great. Casual or date night.. at work this might be a bit strong and sweet. I'd suggest clean and fresh. Overall.. couldn't be happier with this blind buy. Much love to everyone who dropped a thought. Amazing juice. 1/5/19 Edit: The initial blast is so gourmand. I love it. Like pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Some apple cider with a cinnamon stick on the side.. then the pepper kicks in. BO time. Wait 10 min and it mellows. In fall/winter rotation for sure.

i have heard about this for awhile now and never really jumped on board... let me tell you i was wrong.. this is quite a good scent if you like fresh and sweet. i can see myself wearing this almost all year long.. maybe not during winter cause i like my gourmands for that season... lets start with it's price... i found a 1 ounce bottle at walmart for like 25$ it's not the cheapest but it's not really pricey either i think you get a good bang for the buck with this one.. next is the smell.. simple. it smells good, fresh and clean with a hint of sweet and some spicey.. it engulfs you with a cloud of a very pleasant aromas..{just one spray} that's how i test a fragrance start with one good blast if it last then i proceed.. after i got this and did the initial spritz it lasted for a good 6-8 hrs on my skin. i have to add i rarely spray my skin unless i am testing. so if it last this long on flesh it should last longer on clothes.. all in all it is worth a notice.. i give this fragrance a big thumbs up.. *note if you could imagine the freshness of ADG mixed with the sweet of sun java and the aromatic's of coolwater with a hint of peppery goodness on top you have this.. does it remind me of others; yes it does. but original enough not to be mistaken for anything else. you should go check out the OG penguin.

I Won This! YES! I won something! When Original Penguin released this scent they had a contest on facebook to give away a 3.4 ounce bottle and I was shocked to find I won! With that said ... This is DEFINITELY one of my al time favourite scents! Original Penguin is one of those few scents which combines common ingredients to become something "more". Aromatically the smooth, sensual scents of musk and vanilla flow throughout this fragrance. A noticeable "pang" of spiciness lies just beneath [pepper] giving it a distinctively masculine essence. Finishing it all off is an dash of apple which, along with the neroli, complete this frangrance with a light citrus smell. Strangely lacking, to my emense pleasure, is the smell of patchouli. While it may linger in a very small quantity, it does not carry on it's usual mission of conquering all other ingredients. Having an allergy to patchouli, my lack of sinus congestion when I wear Original Penguin is a testament to the subtleness of it's presence. This is just a great smell for the guys which will last for hours but not have that overkill "punch". Original Penguin is definitely one of my "top shelf" scents!

Follow Up Review 3-1/2 years later: It's one of the last few cool days in my part of the world, and I wanted to go for something that's not been a regular in my rotation this Fall and Winter, so I went with Original Penguin today. When I pulled the bottle out of my wardrobe I thought, "man that looks just like a flask!" Then it hit me...duh! It IS a flask! It has a loitering, boozy characteristic and the whole booze theme is what Original Penguin is going for in their line of fragrances with names like Rocks, Nightcap, and Reserve (all terms related to spirits). Not sure why I never made the connection before, but they've certainly nailed it as this one makes you feel just like you would if you were sipping from a flask ...warm, comfortable, and confident. While everyone else is doing the Oud frags, and Terre d'Hermes, Bleu de Chanel, and 1 Million to death in the cool months, do yourself and the ladies a favor and get this one in your rotation. You'll be glad you did! Still one of the most beautifully done inexpensive fragrances in my wardrobe and as good as it ever was!

I picked up the gift set at Marshall's for $20, and it has quickly become one of my favorites as I find myself reaching for it all the time. I get a lot of compliments when I wear it. It's definitely worth a try and I recommend it for both younger and more mature gentlemen. Easily the best $20 I've spent on a fragrance! This is a versatile, balanced fragrance that can be worn at any time of the year, day or night, and dressed up or down. It opens with a wonderful boozy apple blast and a dash of pepper. The heart of the fragrance becomes apparent rather quickly as a clean, white musk with a hint of pine develops. The pepper fades slowly, but reappears from time to time once it settles into a creamy, amber-like, slightly woody, vanilla spice. It doesn't smell like it, but to me this fragrance invokes the same "feeling" as a good Chai Tea - it's sweet but spicy, masculine but smooth and inoffensive, and creamy with a bit of a loitering boozy characteristic. It's beautifully done!

A cheapie for sure- I just picked up a 1 oz. bottle at TJ's for $9.99- blind buy based on reviews here and the price. Overall, I really think it is good! There aren't many fragrances out there that smell like this. The musk is prominent- so much so that it has a tinge of "old school scent" to my nose, but there are other notes at play that help modernize it. It initially has a sweetness that I surmise is the apple, though apple is not overtly apparent. On the dry down, the pepper and fir come out and give it a nice lingering spice, while the musk and vanilla keep the base warm. If you find this at a discount retailer and enjoy musky, warm fragrances, give it a try! OP is easy to wear, pleasing without being generic. Good work, Penguin! Scent: 8/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 7/10 Value: 12/10

For me and on my skin, this is a more mature and calmed down version of Eros. Bright in the opening and the apple and pepper are there. But it warms up and settles down to the vanilla, patchouli and musk, with the patchouli and musk taking forefront with just enough vanilla to give it some warmth, but this is not a real sweet fragrance as I said it tends to lean on the mature side. I have other Penguin colognes and I like all of them. Bang for the buck, can’t go wrong. Performance all around is average, and I have some expensive ones that don’t perform as well. Blind buy worthy? Yes, if you are looking for something similar to Eros, but not as sweet and a little more mature, and office/public friendly.

I love this fragrance It has a lovely scent and puts you in a good mood while wearing it! When I wear it I smell mostly Vanilla, Red apple and same lavender however I'm no the best at spotting scents! I prefer it a bit more during the day and in cool weather such as but doesn't have to be it's pretty versatile! With this cologne I get great longevity I'd say about up to 8 hours and a pretty good silage I've also had good compliments! I've made this my signature fragrance because I feel it compliments my personality very well! I defiantly recommend this product because it's not super pricey and has a great scent!

Wow have to say I've been very pleasantly surprised by this one! Picked it up very cheap at the local T.J. Maxx, was a tad skeptical with the low price tag but sounded like a decent fragrance and with all the other positive reviews decided I'd give it a go and glad that I did! It's reminiscent of a fragrance I can remember my grandfather wearing, don't mean that in bad old man sorta vibe, he always smelled really nice. It does have a sweetness to it but don't find it overly sweet as some have. I'd highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for a bargain goodie!

Is a sweet, warm, woody and charming fragrance. I can get a nice apple vibe at the opening and musky/vanilla at the dry down. Nice for winter but a think you can wear this one all year long. Not a very strong masculine scent but is still very good for a men to wear everyday. The longevity is great, 6 to 8 hrs on me and the sillage is moderate but it projects very well for me. Personally I think this is kind of unique but not mind-blowing. I really recommend Original Penguin!!! 4 out of 5.

Don’t be fooled by some folks calling this fragrance cheap! I believe the word they’re looking for is inexpensive. This is a sexy scent for sure. A little like warm apple pie with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream. Is it new? No. Is it innovative? No. But it holds its own and your woman will love to cozy up to you while out on a date or for movie night at home. Plus it has a beautiful bottle. Lots of unnecessary hatred for the Penguin.

One of my favorites! Knocked out Nautica Voyage for best cologne for the price. A vanilla musk with spiced apple. The lavander is there, but doesn't take over the fragrance at all. Awesome projection & longevity and has never gotten too cloying for me in the summer. In fact, warmer weather is when I have received the most compliments on it. Would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing fragrance at a low cost!

Best 25 dollars I've spent on a cologne. Found it at TJ and had to try it. Presentation is great;nice box and a very classy/cool bottle. The juice, once settled is really very good. My interpretation is they took some notes from Boss Bottled no.6 , Abercrombie's fierce and curve and mixed and matched the notes, voila! Modern and masculine with just enough vanilla to smooth it out.

I have this as my winter fragrance. It's very warm, slightly sweet, vanilla cinnamonish, not too overpowering but potent enough that others can smell it through a warm jacket. Reminds me of a fireplace but definitely not in the same way as dior fahrenheit (completely different!) When all the guys reach for fahrenheit I stick to original penguin to stand out! :)

If you are into sweet fragrances then this is for you. Not bad for the price, but I find it smelling similar to Versace Eros which is not one of my favorites Overall ok for cold weather i have to edit my review ... after more wear i actually have more appreciation for this one ... its a pretty good fragrance ... for the price just buy it .

I got a sample from Nordstroms and WoW was I impressed! On my skin I got that sweet Apple throughout the whole time, to my nose it was like a sweet red gala Apple. Mixed with some vanilla which makes a warm clean sweet fresh smell, not your typical. I'm getting a bottle!!

Just got this because my fiance loves penguins.. I must say this is an under the radar gem!! Apple and Vanilla are the superstars here.. Kinda resembles Boss Bottled Intense EDP to my nose.. For under 20 dollars this is an easy blind buy!! Rating 9/10

Beautiful creamy scent i blind bought for 4.99 for a 1oz bottle and i am extremely happy. i recommend this scent if u like PERRY ELLIS m.

This is a great fragrance and a very aromatic scent with a touch of wood. Definitely a must for any collector of good scents.

As an everyday fragrance it really works... Amazing longevity.