Penhaligon's · 2005
Opus 1870
Longevity
2–6 hmost of 16 people
Projection
Softabout 3 in 5 of 47 people
Season
Officemost worn
smoky cedar, rose petals, and peppery citrus
Scent Notes
Woody
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What the community says
Above all, light & airy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 60 describe how long it lasts, 47 how far it projects and 39 how it smells. Most other posts only name Opus 1870.
How long it lasts60 people
2–6 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 2–6 hours. From 16 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (3.5 h).
40% Fades quickly
40% Moderate
20%
20% long-lasting · rounded to the nearest 5%
Mixed reports on wear time
How far it projects47 people
Leans soft
about 3 in 5 say it stays close to the skin
In words
About 3 in 5 people who describe Opus 1870 say it stays close to the skin.
When people wear it
Office
most worn
OfficeEveryday
Good to know
Fades quickly for manySniff firstof 60+
say it fades quickly, 20% say it lasts a long time
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Summary in words
Penhaligon's Opus 1870: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, light & airy.
Most often worn by men.
Most people get 2–6 hours of wear (16 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 3.5 hours).
Mixed reports on wear time (60 people): 40% say it fades quickly; 40% say it lasts a moderate time; 20% say it lasts a long time.
Leans soft (47 people): About 3 in 5 people who describe Opus 1870 say it stays close to the skin.
People wear it most for: office, everyday.
Fades quickly for many: 40% of 60+ say it fades quickly, 20% say it lasts a long time. Worth a sniff first.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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- It sums up what 120+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
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About This Perfume
Opus 1870 by Penhaligon's is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Opus 1870 was launched in 2005. Top notes are Pepper, Yuzu, Coriander, Juniper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Incense, Rose, Cinnamon and Orris Root; base notes are Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk, Leather, Amber and Vanilla.
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Penhaligon's is an English niche perfumery founded in 1870, best known today for the Portraits line, narrative-heavy scents named after a fictional family, plus the Halfeti, Babylon and traditional Trade Routes ranges. Scendira lists 48 live Penhaligon's perfumes, avg 3., priced $45-$350 (avg $227.41). The catalogue is unisex-heavy (25 unisex, 12 masculine, 9 feminine). Top families are Fresh (18), Gourmand (9), Woody (5), Floral (5) and Warm & Amber (5), with accord signature Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Fresh, Floral. Standout live picks include The Blazing Mr Sam (spiced incense, smoky woods, warm tobacco), The Manoeuvres of the Baroness (powdery cream and orange blossom on soft sandalwood), Changing Constance (salted caramel tea, cardamom warmth, vanilla smoke), Babylon (smoky spiced wood, sweet vanilla haze), and Halfeti Leather (smoky leather satchel, plum and warm spices).
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