Opus 1870 EDT

Penhaligon's by Bertrand Duchaufour

88%

Saffron EDC

Jo Malone London by Marie Salamagne

Comparison

88%

Opus 1870 EDT Penhaligon's · 2005 M

Saffron EDC Jo Malone London · 2013 U

Top

Yuzu

Pepper

Coriander

Juniper

Bergamot

Heart

Incense

Rose

Cinnamon

Orris

Base

Cedar

Sandalwood

Musk

Leather

Amber

Top

Pink Pepper

Incense

Bergamot

Heart

Saffron

Sandalwood

Iris

Base

Woody

Guaiac Wood

Amber

Musk

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Opus 1870 EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDC
M	Gender	U
2005	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

Saffron EDC

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Our Verdict - Opus 1870 EDT

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 - Saffron EDC

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, unique blend of saffron and woods, but Jo Malone's usual tricks mean it vanishes quicker than your hopes of finding a full-sized bottle at a decent price. Loved by many, but its shocking performance will have you fuming.

Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Opus 1870 EDT

Saffron EDC

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 12% vs 27%

Pink Pepper 12% vs 38%

Only in Opus 1870

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

Only in Saffron

Incense 34%

Only in Opus 1870

Incense 28% Rose 26% Cinnamon 25% Orris 21%

Only in Saffron

Saffron 44% Sandalwood 31% Iris 24%

Shared Notes

Musk 17% vs 22%

Amber 14% vs 22%

Only in Opus 1870

Cedar 20% Sandalwood 19% Leather 15% Vanilla 15%

Only in Saffron

Woody 31% Guaiac Wood 24%

Accords

Opus 1870 Saffron

100%

Woody

100%

90%

Fresh Spicy

70%

Warm Spicy

75%

30%

Amber

58%

25%

Powdery

57%

50%

Citrus

Musky

49%

Metallic

49%

45%

Aromatic

30%

Smoky

45%

Leather

45%

Soft Spicy

44%

20%

Balsamic

Woody shared

100%

Fresh Spicy

90%

Warm Spicy shared

70%

75%

Amber shared

30%

58%

Powdery shared

25%

57%

Citrus

50%

Musky

49%

Metallic

49%

Aromatic

45%

Smoky shared

30%

45%

Leather

45%

Soft Spicy

44%

Balsamic

20%

Performance

Opus 1870 Saffron

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus 1870

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.

Saffron

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its intimate projection makes it ideal for office wear, avoiding any olfactory assaults on colleagues. While pleasant for dates or casual outings, its poor longevity means it won't last through a full evening, a common complaint among reviewers.