Penhaligon's
Opus 1870
What Opus 1870 smells like
Zesty yuzu and black pepper softening into smoky cedar and orris, evoking the quiet assurance of a bespoke suit.
Feels like
Warm spiced tea in a wooden study · Sunlight filtering through old library shelves · The gentle crackle of a distant fireplace · A well-worn leather armchair · A subtle waft of incense from an antique censer · Freshly ground black pepper on a rich dish
Mood: Comforting, Refined, Elegant, Serene, Understated
Where to wear it: English country estate library, Upscale private club lounge, Autumnal city stroll, Candlelit dinner in a quiet restaurant
Main accords
woody, fresh-spicy, warm-spicy, citrus, aromatic, powdery, amber, smoky, rose, balsamic
Notes
Top notes: Pepper, Yuzu, Coriander, Juniper, Cardamom, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
Heart notes: Incense, Rose, Cinnamon, Orris Root
Base notes: Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk, Leather, Amber, Vanilla