Opus 1870 by Penhaligon's

I disagree that it resembles Gucci Pour Homme II; I know it well, and Opus 1870 has nothing of tea. Tested several times on dry skin, it smells bitter and musty; it’s for older people. It’s a mature scent but neither crisp nor soapy, and it conveys no elegance whatsoever.

It smells classy and elegant, and luckily it doesn’t smell like a fougère. I’d recommend it for men aged 35 and above, although I can’t quite identify the official notes. I’d describe it as fresh, spiced, aromatic, and peppery. It projects well after hours, and those around me can smell it too. It’s perfect all year round, though I think it shines more in spring and autumn, with any outfit. It conveys elegance and masculinity. It has a touch of Méchant Loup and a bit of Gucci Pour Homme 2, but it’s not a copy of either, just sharing small details. Thanks for reading, Miao😊

Decent, daily, nice, and drama-free, a basic. I’d be happy to wear it. Let the bottle, design, and grandiose name not deceive you: Opus 1870 is something that could be sold on offer for thirty euros as an Issey Miyake summer edition. It’s a sport or office water, with cold and pleasant yuzu over sporty wood, with a touch of spiced coriander. In the heart, a pretty and tender rose appears, with a texture like cold butter that lasts a mere breath. The dry down is cold, clay-like, serene, and modern wood. Opus 1870 is something you’ve heard a thousand times in ninety years, tucked into a beautiful bottle with a name that seems to announce resurrected Wagner descending marble stairs while the Nibelungs fight. It’s a cologne for going out for an evening beer, which smells good, with a hint of shiny metal stationery and freshly sanded wood shavings, plus a performance of an hour and a half that doesn’t quite make it and no sillage. Asking for this at over a hundred euros on official sites is throwing money away. In many Penhaligon’s launches, you pay for the bottle and theatrical name, because the juice, miau…

I neither like nor dislike it. At first, it smells strong and short-lived, with yuzu and coriander. Then comes black pepper and the cedar begins. When the cedar takes over, incense and a bit of sandalwood join in. The rose and cinnamon get lost in the middle. The blend of cedar, pepper, and incense hasn’t convinced me. For it to be more to my liking, it would have needed more cinnamon or something sweeter. Ideal for autumn, winter, and spring, during the day. It lasts quite a while and has moderate sillage.