Perceive for Men
meets Penguin.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Musk
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with ozonic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Avon Perceive for MenConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Zoologist Perfumes PenguinConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | United States | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2000 | 2024 |
| Leading accords | citrus · aromatic · woody | ozonic · musky · fresh |
| Notes unique to this record | Cedar, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Sage, Mint, Patchouli, Vanilla | Ozonic notes, Ice, juniper berry, Pink Pepper, Saffron, Labdanum, Suede, Moss, Sandalwood |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.73 · 210 votes | 3.46 · 529 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.86 · 215 votes | 2.06 · 530 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Perceive for Men
Eau de toilette · United Kingdom listing
Alcohol denat., Aqua, Parfum, Glycerin, CI 60730, Acetyl cedrene, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Linalool, Juniperus virginiana oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Coumarin, Amyl salicylate, Citronellol, Vanillin, Lavandula oil/extract, Eugenol, Beta-caryophyllene, Camphor, Geraniol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Rose ketones, Alpha-terpinene, Geranyl acetate <11140-019 alg>
Official directory declaration updated 2026.03.05. Formula reference identifies this source version; check your packaging for your batch.
Source: Avon official ingredient directory · Checked 2026-09-22
Penguin
Perfume · 20% brand-stated concentration · US listing · 60 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water (aqua), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Linalyl acetate, Juniperus virginiana oil, Menthol, Limonene, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Coumarin, Terpineol, Geranyl acetate, Citral, Geraniol, Terpinolene, Alpha-terpinene
Source: Zoologist official ingredient register, updated 2026-06-23 · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed ozonic and musky direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.