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    Histoire d'Eau vs. Opus 1870

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    Opus 1870 rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Histoire d'Eau vs. Opus 1870
    Histoire d'EauOpus 1870
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched20022005
    GenderFemaleMale
    PerfumerChristine Nagel—
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Histoire d'Eau

    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Leather
    Citrus
    Amber
    Animalic
    Herbal

    Opus 1870

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Amber
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeYlang-Ylang
    Bourbon PepperYuzuCoriander
    Heart
    NutmegCardamomBlack Pepper
    English roseFrankincenseCloveCinnamon
    Base
    LeatherAmberMyrtleMusk
    CedarwoodGuaiac WoodAustralian SandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Histoire d'Eau vs. Opus 1870
    Histoire d'EauOpus 1870
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    It's the opening that divides people, medicinal sharpness, a brief bitterness that passes in minutes. What follows is worth that patience: warm leather, amber.Histoire d'Eau
    Penhaligon's wanted a flagship that felt like London in autumn, and the black pepper-citrus opening absolutely delivers that crisp energy. The frankincense in the heart is where things get.Opus 1870