Fragrance comparison

Opus 1870 vs True Heart

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,627 ratings analysed

Opus 1870

Penhaligon's

4.021,617 votes

Rank #1,314 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

True Heart

mark.

4.4010 votes

Rank #33,282 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

True Heart takes 3 of 5 categories.

Opus 1870
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
True Heart
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Opus 18702/5

True Heart3/5

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

Opus 1870Penhaligon's

True Heartmark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 1,617 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerTrue HeartRating 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

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOpus 1870

SillageTrue Heart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value92

Category winnerTrue HeartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

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

Notes

AmberLitchiPeonySandalwoodCinnamonBergamotPepperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for True Heart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#33,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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True Heart by mark. is a warm spicy and amber fragrance that balances sweet floral tones with gentle woodiness. It opens with an uplifting brightness from bergamot alongside tangy litchi and a lively kick of pepper. As the scent settles, lush peony softens the spices, leading into a cozy foundation built on smooth amb…

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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, Opus 1870 or True Heart?

True Heart takes 3 of 5 categories. Opus 1870 is rated 4.02/5 from 1,617 votes; True Heart is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Opus 1870 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose True Heart for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opus 1870 or True Heart?

Opus 1870 lasts longest (Opus 1870 63/100, True Heart 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opus 1870 or True Heart?

Projection is very close: True Heart 54/100, Opus 1870 52/100 for sillage.

Do Opus 1870 and True Heart smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.

Is Opus 1870 or True Heart better for summer or winter?

True Heart suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opus 1870 and True Heart?

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. True Heart features Amber, Litchi, Peony, Sandalwood and Cinnamon.