Fragrance comparison

Reserve vs #Swag

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

Reserve

Original Penguin

3.2795 votes

Rank #13,685 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

#Swag

BENCH/PH

4.405 votes

Rank #37,862 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reserve takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reserve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
#Swag
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Reserve3/4

#Swag1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reserve
Sillage & projection: #Swag
Value for money: Reserve
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reserve

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ReserveOriginal Penguin

#SwagBENCH/PH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReserve

Sillage#Swag

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerReserveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

fresh44%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Citruses

Heart

Spicy Notes

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

Notes

Aromatic NotesWoodsy NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#37,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerReserveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reserve by Original Penguin is a fresh spicy woody fragrance with bright citrus up top, a peppery heart, and a warm amber wood dry-down. Reviews often describe it as masculine, subtle, easy to wear, and good value, with a slightly vintage feel. It suits shoppers who want an affordable casual scent with spice and fresh…

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#Swag by BENCH/PH is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that lands on the skin with crisp citrus and clean woods. Launched in 2016, this unisex fragrance aims for a casual, everyday vibe. It works well for those who prefer an unassuming profile for office settings or morning errands when you just need a quick, fre…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Reserve or #Swag?

Reserve takes 3 of 4 categories. Reserve is rated 3.27/5 from 95 votes; #Swag is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Reserve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose #Swag for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reserve or #Swag?

Reserve lasts longest (Reserve 61/100, #Swag 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reserve or #Swag?

#Swag projects furthest (#Swag 63/100, Reserve 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reserve and #Swag smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses and Woodsy Notes.

Is Reserve or #Swag better for summer or winter?

#Swag suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reserve and #Swag?

Reserve has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber. #Swag features Aromatic Notes, Woodsy Notes and Citruses.