Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Opus 1870

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,626 ratings analysed

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Opus 1870

Penhaligon's

4.021,617 votes

Rank #1,270 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Opus 1870
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Authentic2/4

Opus 18702/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Authentic
Sillage & projection: Opus 1870
Value for money: Authentic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opus 1870

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

Opus 1870Penhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

4.02/ 5 · 1,617 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

48%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

1,382 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic

SillageOpus 1870

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top

PepperYuzuCorianderJuniperCardamomBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseRoseCinnamonOrris Root

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Category winnerOpus 1870Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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Opus 1870 opens with bright yuzu and cracked pepper, then settles into soft cedar, sandalwood, rose and a faint incense haze. It feels polished, quietly masculine and easy to wear. This suits someone who likes classic tailoring over loud statement scents. The trade-off is performance, which many wearers find moderate …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Authentic or Opus 1870?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Opus 1870 is rated 4.02/5 from 1,617 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Opus 1870 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Opus 1870?

Authentic lasts longest (Authentic 68/100, Opus 1870 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Opus 1870?

Projection is very close: Opus 1870 52/100, Authentic 50/100 for sillage.

Do Authentic and Opus 1870 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar.

Is Authentic or Opus 1870 better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Opus 1870?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. Opus 1870 has top notes of Pepper, Yuzu, Coriander and Juniper, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Cinnamon and Orris Root, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather.