Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette bottle Opus 1870
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2005 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
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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 - Journey Man Eau de Parfum
A truly magnificent journey, Amouage Journey Man is a bold, refined, and utterly magnetic fragrance. While some debate newer batch performance, the scent profile consistently earns high praise for its masterful blend of spice, smoke, and sophisticated freshness. It's a true Amouage icon.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 12%
Floral 14% 5%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 4% 7%
Sweet 17% 12%
Warm 31% 33%
Woody 18% 17%
Earthy 9% 12%
Animalic 10% 15%
Fresh 12% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opus 1870 EdT
Journey Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 12% vs 23%
Bergamot 12% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Incense 27% vs 34%
Only in Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette
Rose 26% Cinnamon 25% Orris 21%
Only in Journey Man Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 36% Juniper 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 17% vs 20%
Leather 14% vs 29%

Accords

Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette Journey Man Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
66%
90%
Fresh Spicy
100%
45%
Aromatic
79%
50%
Citrus
75%
70%
Warm Spicy
69%
30%
Amber
70%
Tobacco
68%
30%
Smoky
67%
Sweet
55%
Leather
55%
25%
Powdery
20%
Balsamic
Woody shared
100%
66%
Fresh Spicy shared
90%
100%
Aromatic shared
45%
79%
Citrus shared
50%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
69%
Amber shared
30%
70%
68%
Smoky shared
30%
67%
55%
55%
25%
20%

Performance

Opus 1870 Eau de Toilette Journey Man Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Journey Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its bold, spicy, and smoky character makes it more suited for cooler weather and evening wear. While versatile for many occasions, it might be a bit too assertive for some office environments, though many find it suitable for a confident daily wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Juniper, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Journey Man Eau de Parfum
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