Fragrance comparison

Masaki Aqua Platinum vs Opus 1870

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,670 ratings analysed

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Opus 1870

Penhaligon's

4.021,617 votes

Rank #1,257 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opus 1870 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Opus 1870
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Masaki Aqua Platinum3/7

Opus 18704/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Opus 1870Penhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

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

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

48%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

1,382 votes

Category winnerOpus 1870Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOpus 1870

SillageMasaki Aqua Platinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

Top

PepperYuzuCorianderJuniperCardamomBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseRoseCinnamonOrris Root

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Virginia Cedar, Cardamom and Pepper. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Category winnerOpus 1870Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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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, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Opus 1870?

Opus 1870 takes 4 of 7 categories. Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes; Opus 1870 is rated 4.02/5 from 1,617 votes. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Opus 1870 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Opus 1870?

Opus 1870 lasts longest (Opus 1870 63/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Opus 1870?

Masaki Aqua Platinum projects furthest (Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100, Opus 1870 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masaki Aqua Platinum and Opus 1870 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Virginia Cedar, Cardamom and Pepper.

Is Masaki Aqua Platinum or Opus 1870 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Masaki Aqua Platinum is the stronger pick. For winter, Opus 1870 is the stronger pick. Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki Aqua Platinum and Opus 1870?

Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk. 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.