Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette vs Hemingway Eau de Parfum

Opus 1870

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2005	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette

A quintessential British spicy-woody, Opus 1870 is refined yet quietly charismatic, balancing peppery freshness with smoky woods and a soft rose. Reserved, contemplative, and always dignified.

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Our Verdict - Hemingway Eau de Parfum

If you're after a refined, fresher take on the 'Spicebomb DNA', Hemingway delivers. It's a crowd-pleasing, smooth operator that smells of quality, though some might find it a touch too familiar or wish for stronger performance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	8%
Floral	14%	15%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	4%	9%
Sweet	17%	26%
Warm	31%	32%
Woody	18%	19%
Earthy	9%	11%
Animalic	10%	2%
Fresh	12%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Opus 1870 EdT

Hemingway EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pepper 16% vs 32%

Juniper 12% vs 42%

Bergamot 12% vs 25%

Only in Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette

Yuzu 17% Coriander 16% Cardamom 13% Pink Pepper 13%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 25% vs 47%

Only in Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette

Incense 28% Rose 26% Orris 21%

Only in Hemingway Eau de Parfum

Iris 29% Orange Blossom 24%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 14% vs 41%

Amber 14% vs 31%

Only in Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette

Cedar 20% Sandalwood 19% Musk 18% Leather 15%

Only in Hemingway Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 27%

Accords

Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette Hemingway Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

71%

90%

Fresh Spicy

100%

45%

Aromatic

90%

70%

Warm Spicy

74%

Cinnamon

70%

Vanilla

63%

25%

Powdery

56%

50%

Citrus

54%

30%

Amber

52%

Iris

48%

30%

Smoky

20%

Balsamic

Woody shared

100%

71%

Fresh Spicy shared

90%

100%

Aromatic shared

45%

90%

Warm Spicy shared

70%

74%

Cinnamon

70%

Vanilla

63%

Powdery shared

25%

56%

Citrus shared

50%

54%

Amber shared

30%

52%

Iris

48%

Smoky

30%

Balsamic

20%

Performance

Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette Hemingway Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

The spicy woods and smoky incense make it ideal for cool spring and especially autumn days, while the moderate weight and citrus opening keep it wearable in winter or a fresh summer evening.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its refined spicy-woody character is versatile and understated enough for office and formal settings, with just enough warmth and complexity for dates or casual wear. The low projection keeps it discreet, not suited for sport.

Hemingway Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate sillage and refined spicy-fresh profile make it excellent for office wear and dates, being both appealing and non-overpowering. While suitable for casual settings, its elegant character might be a bit much for active sports.