Penhaligon's Opus 1870: released in 2005, woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Opus 1870 dupe we found is Lalique Pour Homme Equus — 82% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Opus 1870 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Opus 1870 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Pour Homme Equus | 82% | about $60* (−60%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Hugo Boss Boss Bottled | 72% | about $45* (−70%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Nikos Sculpture Homme God's Night | 68% | about $25 (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Façonnable Faconnable | 63% | about $35 (−77%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | L'Occitane en Provence Bois de Cedre Cédrat | 78% | about $25 (−83%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
Shares a sophisticated woody and spicy character reminiscent of Penhaligon's Opus 1870, focusing on a refined cedar and incense profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Penhaligon's Opus 1870, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,735 community ratings.
Leans into similar warm spicy and woody territory as Penhaligon's Opus 1870, providing a versatile and approachable scent profile.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Penhaligon's Opus 1870, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 13,765 community ratings.
Offers a spicy and aromatic impression that touches on the same woody-amber themes present in Penhaligon's Opus 1870.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's Opus 1870, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 175 community ratings.
A classic aromatic composition that shares the fresh spicy and woody nuances found in Penhaligon's Opus 1870.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Penhaligon's Opus 1870, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 461 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp citrus and woody backbone found in Penhaligon's Opus 1870, offering a clean and aromatic experience at a very accessible price.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Penhaligon's Opus 1870, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 30 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Nikos Sculpture Homme God's Night, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Penhaligon's Opus 1870.
Façonnable Faconnable, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Penhaligon's Opus 1870.
Lalique Pour Homme Equus, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's Opus 1870 itself sells from €160 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Lalique Pour Homme Equus saves you about $130 a year against Penhaligon's Opus 1870. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Façonnable Faconnable comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Opus 1870 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.