Opus 1870 by Penhaligon's

I don’t see the connection to Gucci Pour Homme II at all, because this doesn’t smell like tea whatsoever. After several skin tests, it comes across as bitter and rancid; it’s a mature scent, nothing spotless or soapy, and it conveys no kind of elegance.

This is a classy and very elegant fragrance, and luckily it doesn’t smell like a fougere. I recommend it for men 35 and up, though I can’t quite identify the official notes. I’d describe it as fresh, spicy, aromatic, and peppery. It projects well after hours, and people around me can smell it too. It’s perfect year-round, though I love it in spring and autumn with any outfit. It exudes masculinity and elegance. It has a bit of Mechant Loup and some Gucci Pour Homme 2, but it’s not a copy of either, just sharing small details. Thanks for reading, Miao😊

Decent, everyday, pretty, and drama-free, a basic. I’d use it gladly. Let the bottle, the design, and the bombastic name not deceive you: Opus 1870 is something that could be sold on sale for thirty euros as an Issey Miyake summer edition. It’s a sport or office water, with cold, pleasant yuzu over sporty wood, with some spicy cilantro touch. In the heart, a pretty, tender rose appears, with a cold butter texture 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, stuffed into a gorgeous 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 afternoon beer, that smells good, with a taste of shiny metal stationery and freshly sanded wood shavings, plus a performance of one and a half hours that barely makes it and zero sillage. Asking for this at over a hundred euros on official sites is throwing money away. On many Penhaligon’s launches, you’re paying for the bottle and the theatrical name, because the juice, miau…

I neither like nor dislike it. At first, it smells strong and short-lived, with yuzu and cilantro. Then comes black pepper and 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 mix of cedar, pepper, and incense hasn’t convinced me. For it to be more appealing, it would have needed more cinnamon or something sweeter. Ideal for autumn, winter, and spring, during the day. It lasts quite a bit and has moderate sillage.