Opus 1870
Penhaligon's Opus 1870 announces itself with a brief citrus shimmer from yuzu before the fragrance settles into its true character: a darkly meditative blend of rose and incense.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 6 accords.
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- Cinnamon80
- Rose65
- Leather20
- Oud
The note pyramid
- Yuzu
- Cinnamon
- Incense
- Frankincense
- Clove
- Rose
By the editors · 2 min readPenhaligon's Opus 1870 announces itself with a brief citrus shimmer from yuzu before the fragrance settles into its true character: a darkly meditative blend of rose and incense. The rose here isn't fresh-cut or dewy but rubbed and dusty, warmed by cinnamon that adds a dry spice without sweetness. The incense smoke moves through it all like fog through stone hallways.
As it dries down, sandalwood and Virginia cedar form a pale woody foundation that lets the rose-incense accord remain the centerpiece rather than overwhelming it. The musk adds quiet diffusion without announcing itself. The overall effect is contemplative and slightly ecclesiastical—less dandyish than one might expect from Penhaligon's, more suited to quiet study or winter evenings than afternoon errands. It wears close and doesn't project aggressively.
Scent twins
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