  We present the results on an XMM-Newton systematic analysis of a sample of
nine Seyfert 1 galaxies. When observed in polarised light, the spectra of the
selected sources are similar to those of Seyfert 2 galaxies. This peculiarity
strongly suggests that these AGN are viewed with an inclination comparable with
the torus opening angle. Our results are consistent with this scenario and,
taking advantage of this favourable geometrical condition, we were able to
investigate in detail the physical properties and the distribution of the
circumnuclear gas in these sources.
