1872 Mandarin vs Agent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AgentChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
1872 Mandarin1/2
Agent1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Agent
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 ChristianAgentJacques BattiniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageAgent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
Top
LemonMandarin OrangeOrangeLavenderBasilAnise
Heart
PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSandalwoodCedar
Base
AmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil, Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,628
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,066
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winner1872 MandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1872 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…
Reviews →Agent by Jacques Battini blends a sharp citrus opening of lemon and mandarin with an aromatic heart of lavender and basil. It settles into a woody and musky base that suits daily wear. This oriental fougere is a versatile choice for men who prefer crisp, clean profiles during the spring and summer seasons for office o…
Reviews →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, 1872 Mandarin or Agent?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Agent is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Agent for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Agent?
Agent projects furthest (Agent 100/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Agent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil, Lemon and Lavender.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Agent better for summer or winter?
1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Agent?
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. Agent has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.
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