1872 Mandarin vs Alone Together
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Mandarin takes 4 of 7 categories.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alone TogetherChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Mandarin4/7
Alone Together3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Mandarin
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Mandarin
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Alone Together
- Versatility
- Alone Together
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alone Together
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive ChristianAlone TogetherPerfumeheadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
3.46/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%
Category winner1872 MandarinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
27%Love
23%Like
31%Ok
8%Dislike
12%Hate
26 votes
Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Mandarin
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlone TogetherBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
green65%
herbal53%
sweet42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
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
LimeVerbenaBlood Mandarin
Heart
BasilPink PepperPimento
Base
LavenderVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Lavender and Vetiver. 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
Spring100
Summer85
Fall62
Winter23
Day100
Night45
Category winnerAlone TogetherMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,826
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,997
PerfumerCeline Perdriel
Launched—
Reviews59
Category winnerAlone TogetherHigher 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 →Alone Together opens with sharp lime, verbena and lemon rind freshness, then turns greener and more aromatic through basil, pepper and pimento. On skin, reviewers often read it as crisp, clean and slightly masculine, with a sweet lemon candy edge appearing in the dry-down. It suits people who like fresh herbal cologne…
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 Alone Together?
1872 Mandarin takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Alone Together is rated 3.46/5 from 26 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alone Together for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Alone Together?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Alone Together 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Alone Together?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Alone Together 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Alone Together smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Lavender and Vetiver.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Alone Together better for summer or winter?
For summer, Alone Together is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Alone Together suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Alone Together?
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. Alone Together has top notes of Lime, Verbena and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Basil, Pink Pepper and Pimento, a base of Lavender, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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