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Penhaligon'sBritish Tales

Opus 1870 (EDT)

2005

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Versions Timeline

2005

Opus 1870 (Original Release)

Price Range
$130 – $245

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

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"Opus 1870 is a refined woody and spicy fragrance with a bright, aromatic opening. Yuzu and black pepper provide brisk freshness, while coriander adds an herbal edge. The heart introduces rose, clove, cinnamon, and incense, giving the composition gentle warmth and depth. Cedarwood forms the central structural impression, supported by sandalwood and gaiac wood in the drydown. The overall character is elegant, understated, and distinctly masculine without being heavy. Its restrained projection makes it especially suitable for work, daytime wear, and relaxed formal settings."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Calm
Confident

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Formal
Casual

Fun Facts

The fragrance was created in 2005 and takes its name from Penhaligon's founding year.

Its profile combines Japanese yuzu and Bourbon pepper with woods and incense in a distinctly British-styled composition.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusSpicyFreshFloralResinousWoodySmokySynthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

black pepper
yuzu
coriander
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

rose
clove
cinnamon
incense
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

cedarwood
sandalwood
gaiac wood
musk

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
20%

Intimate

Reviews Summary

“Opus 1870 is generally regarded as refined, dapper, versatile, and comfortably understated. Its brisk yuzu and black pepper opening transitions into a transparent cedarwood-led drydown warmed by cinnamon, clove, rose, and soft incense. The main criticism is performance: projection is often described as low, with the fragrance becoming quiet and close to the skin after an hour or two.”

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