Fragrance comparison

Kufi vs Opus 1870

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,636 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kufi

Myropol

3.6819 votes

Rank #22,700 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Opus 1870

Penhaligon's

4.021,617 votes

Rank #1,355 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kufi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kufi
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opus 1870
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Kufi3/5

Opus 18702/5

Ratings & consensus: Opus 1870
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kufi
Sillage & projection: Kufi
Value for money: Kufi
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

KufiMyropol

Opus 1870Penhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

4.02/ 5 · 1,617 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerOpus 1870Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKufi

SillageKufi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerKufiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemongrassJuniperCorianderRed WineReed

Heart

PlumDried FruitsCardamomGrapescannabisPapyrusCalamusLotus

Base

MyrrhMuskMastic or Lentisque

Top

PepperYuzuCorianderJuniperCardamomBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseRoseCinnamonOrris Root

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Coriander, Cardamom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,700

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Category winnerOpus 1870Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kufi opens with an unusual fruity, aromatic mix, red wine, plum, dried fruits and herbs over a resinous myrrh and musk base. It reads sweet, spiced and slightly woody rather than bright. This is the kind of unisex scent that may suit cooler evenings and anyone who enjoys eccentric, old world compositions. Sample first…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kufi or Opus 1870?

Kufi takes 3 of 5 categories. Kufi is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes; Opus 1870 is rated 4.02/5 from 1,617 votes. Choose Kufi for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opus 1870 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kufi or Opus 1870?

Kufi lasts longest (Kufi 67/100, Opus 1870 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kufi or Opus 1870?

Kufi projects furthest (Kufi 66/100, Opus 1870 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kufi and Opus 1870 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Coriander, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Kufi or Opus 1870 better for summer or winter?

Kufi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kufi and Opus 1870?

Kufi has top notes of Lemongrass, Juniper, Coriander and Red Wine, heart notes of Plum, Dried Fruits, Cardamom and Grapes, a base of Myrrh, Musk and Mastic or Lentisque. 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.