Fragrance comparison

Opus 1870 vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,663 ratings analysed

Opus 1870

Penhaligon's

4.021,617 votes

Rank #1,355 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,077 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories.

Opus 1870
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Opus 18703/7

Sailors4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opus 1870Penhaligon's

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,617 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerOpus 1870Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

1,382 votes

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerOpus 1870Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperYuzuCorianderJuniperCardamomBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseRoseCinnamonOrris Root

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVanilla

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#34,077

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpus 1870Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…

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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, Opus 1870 or Sailors?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories. Opus 1870 is rated 4.02/5 from 1,617 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Opus 1870 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opus 1870 or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Opus 1870 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opus 1870 or Sailors?

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

Do Opus 1870 and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Coriander, Juniper and Cardamom.

Is Opus 1870 or Sailors better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Opus 1870 and Sailors?

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. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.