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Penhaligons Opus 1870
Penhaligons

Opus 1870

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Iris
Aromatic
Woody
EDT · 2005 · mens

Penhaligon's is a British fragrance house founded in 1872, known for classical men's fragrances that lean toward traditional English barbershop sensibilities combined with quality ingredients. Opus 1870 was released in 2005 as part of the brand's heritage collection.

Opus 1870 opens with a bright citrus and spice combination, leading with bergamot and yuzu alongside cardamom and pink pepper for warmth. The heart develops around incense and cinnamon with a subtle floral touch of rose and orris root, creating a sophisticated aromatic core. The base is a woody-amber foundation built from sandalwood, Virginia cedar, and leather notes, finished with musk and vanilla for depth and sensuality.

This is a versatile fragrance suited to someone who appreciates classic men's fragrances with character. It works well in cooler seasons and professional settings while maintaining enough spice and warmth for evening wear. The fragrance sits comfortably between refined and approachable. Opus 1870 aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Romantic scent profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
47%
Floral
45%
Rose
45%
Iris
45%
Aromatic
58%
Woody
100%
Earthy
45%
Musky
42%
Powdery
45%
Amber
60%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
92%
Balsamic
45%
Vanilla
42%
Sweet
42%
Gourmand
42%
Leather
70%
Smoky
45%
Creamy
42%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Juniper
Juniper
Pepper
Pepper
The most essential spice note in perfumery, encompassing the dry, woody heat of black pepper and its many relatives. Pepper adds edge, lift, and a masculine vitality to fragrances without sweetness. It is the note that stops a composition from feeling comfortable and safe, adding a confident, assertive character.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Yuzu
Yuzu
The Japanese citrus that smells like a more complex, aromatic lemon, tart and zesty but with a floral, almost herbal undertone. Yuzu is sharper and less sweet than most Western citruses, giving it a modern, almost cool quality. It has become a hallmark of contemporary niche perfumery.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Orris Root
Orris Root
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Virginia Cedar
Virginia Cedar
Warm, slightly sweet, and clean, Virginia cedarwood is the most commonly used cedar in mainstream perfumery. It has a familiar, pencil-cedar smell with a soft warmth that makes it universally approachable. Less assertive than Atlas cedar, it acts as a quiet, reliable base note in hundreds of commercial fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh47%Floral45%Rose45%Iris45%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDT

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What does Penhaligons Opus 1870 smell like? +
Penhaligon's is a British fragrance house founded in 1872, known for classical men's fragrances that lean toward traditional English barbershop sensibilities combined with quality ingredients. Opus 1870 was released in 2005 as part of the brand's heritage collection. Opus 1870 opens with a bright citrus and spice combination, leading with bergamot and yuzu alongside cardamom and pink pepper for warmth. The heart develops around incense and cinnamon with a subtle floral touch of rose and orris root, creating a sophisticated aromatic core. The base is a woody-amber foundation built from sandalwood, Virginia cedar, and leather notes, finished with musk and vanilla for depth and sensuality. This is a versatile fragrance suited to someone who appreciates classic men's fragrances with character. It works well in cooler seasons and professional settings while maintaining enough spice and warmth for evening wear. The fragrance sits comfortably between refined and approachable. Opus 1870 aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Romantic scent profiles.
What are the notes in Penhaligons Opus 1870? +
Top: Bergamot, Cardamom, Coriander, Juniper, Pepper, Pink Pepper, Yuzu. Heart: Cinnamon, Incense, Orris Root, Rose. Base: Amber, Leather, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Virginia Cedar.
What fragrance family is Opus 1870? +
Penhaligons Opus 1870 belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Penhaligons Opus 1870? +
Based on shared notes, Boadicea The Victorious Harmonious (Amber, Leather, Orris Root, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Tobacco Of The Royals 14 (Amber, Musk, Cinnamon, Rose), Boadicea The Victorious Variety (Amber, Leather, Orris Root, Bergamot), Nobile 1942 A' Grazia (Amber, Leather, Rose, Bergamot), Alexandria Fragrances Cherry Flames (Amber, Musk, Cinnamon, Rose) may smell similar to Opus 1870.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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