Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Acérola et Caramel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #32,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Acérola et Caramel

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.005 votes

Rank #55,678 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 4 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acérola et Caramel
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin3/4

Acérola et Caramel1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Acérola et Caramel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Acérola et CaramelHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAcérola et CaramelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

caramel50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli

Top

AcerolaCaramelFreesiaLimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

FigMagnoliaOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverSandalwoodDry WoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 MandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1872 Mandarin by Clive Christian is a bright citrus floral fragrance built on crisp fruit and classic greenery. The scent begins with a lively burst of mandarin orange, lime, and lemon, sharpened by ginger, fresh basil, and coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart of lily-of-the-valley, violet, lav…

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Acérola et Caramel by Helder Machado Perfumes opens with a tart flash of acerola berry, bitter grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange before sliding into warm, golden caramel. The brightness of lime and freesia keeps the sugary top from turning syrupy. As it warms on the skin, lush fig leaf, creamy magnolia, and powder…

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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, 1872 Mandarin or Acérola et Caramel?

1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 4 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Acérola et Caramel is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acérola et Caramel for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Acérola et Caramel?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Acérola et Caramel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Acérola et Caramel?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Acérola et Caramel 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Acérola et Caramel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Acérola et Caramel better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Acérola et Caramel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Acérola et Caramel?

1872 Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nectarine and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Freesia, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Acérola et Caramel has top notes of Acerola, Caramel, Freesia and Lime, heart notes of Fig, Magnolia, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Dry Wood and Cedar.