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Penhaligon's Opus 1870 vs Amouage The Library Collection Opus II
Opus 1870 is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
PepperYuzuCorianderJuniperCardamomBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
IncenseRoseCinnamonOrris Root
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVanilla
Accords
Woody
100%
Fresh spicy
91%
Warm spicy
83%
Citrus
69%
Aromatic
60%
Powdery
59%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
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.
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Notes
Top
LavenderWormwoodPink PepperPepper
Heart
CardamomCinnamonJasmineRose
Base
IncenseVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Aromatic
93%
Fresh spicy
78%
Lavender
73%
Amber
70%
Woody
64%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
The Library Collection Opus II by Amouage is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men. The Library Collection Opus II was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Michèle Saramito. Top notes are Lavender, Wormwood, Pink Pepper and Pepper; middle notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Amouage presents a new luxury collection The Library Collection, which includes three scents - Opus I, Opus II and Opus III. All three fragrances are created as timeless olfactory adventures that pay no attentions to current trends. The collection is not classified by gender - these designs are intended to highlight the quality of the essences and glorify the act of creativity, skill and art.Christopher Chong, the creative director of Amouage, is credited for creating this collection. The new fragrances represent the memories as their very names are associated with the library in which many hidden treasures that lead us to ongoing research and study are hidden. The Library Collection is essentially a poetic homage to the art of living.The composition of Opus II fragrance is a fougere one. This fragrance is created by the perfumer Michele Saramito. The olfactory journey begins with essential oils of lavender, wormwood, pink pepper and bay leaves. In the heart are the floral aromas of jasmine and rose spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, while the base features cedar, amber, musk, incense and patchouli.
Notes in Common
43% sharedShared (9)
PepperCardamomPink PepperIncenseRoseCinnamonVirginia CedarMuskAmber
Only in Opus 1870
YuzuCorianderJuniperBergamotOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherVanilla
Only in The Library Collection Opus II
LavenderWormwoodJasminePatchouli
Rating
4.27vs3.86
Ratings
1,472vs614
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2005vs2010
Which should I buy?
Opus 1870 is the community's favourite of the two.
- Opus 1870 is rated higher by the community: 4.27 from 1,472 ratings, against 3.86 from 614.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring and fall.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Penhaligon's is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Opus 1870 if you want the higher-rated option; pick The Library Collection Opus II if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.