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Penhaligon's Opus 1870 vs Porsche Design The Essence

Penhaligon's Opus 1870 and Porsche Design The Essence compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Opus 1870Penhaligon's20054.3★
79% alikevs
The EssencePorsche Design20083.9★

The difference in plain words

Opus 1870 and The Essence have a fair amount in common; both have Pepper, Coriander and Juniper. Opus 1870 leans more citrus, while The Essence leans fruity.

Longer lastingThe Essence
Stronger projectionThe Essence
Better perceived valueThe Essence
More of a night scentOpus 1870

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Opus 1870 ● The Essence
WoodyFresh SpicyAromaticWarm SpicyBalsamicAmberCitrusFruity
Both share: Pepper · Coriander · Juniper · Incense
Only in Opus 1870: Yuzu · Pink Pepper · Bergamot · Cardamom · Rose · Cinnamon · Orris Root · Virginia Cedar +5
Only in The Essence: Blueberry · Pine Tree · Patchouli

Community votes

Opus 1870 ← · → The Essence
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
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Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
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Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
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Gender
more female
unisex
more male
male
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Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
The Essence +48
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48
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
The Essence +40
0
40
Price valueThe Essence +67
0
67
Night-nessOpus 1870 +3
30
27
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Opus 1870 profile →The Essence profile →