Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs An

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

1 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,826 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Anatoline

4.001 votes

Rank #73,333 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 1 of 1 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
An
Choose it for a powdery and violet character.

1872 Mandarin1/1

An0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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 Christian

AnAnatoline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

powdery100%

violet88%

floral77%

iris65%

musky53%

earthy42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery and earthy

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

Iris

Heart

VioletFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet, Freesia, Moss and Musk. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,826

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,333

Perfumerİnci Topçu

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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An by Anatoline is a powdery floral fragrance for men, centered on a crisp iris opening that softens into violet and freesia. This 2025 release relies on a musk and moss base to ground the floral heart, making it a reliable choice for office wear or temperate spring days when you want something clean and understated.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or An?

1872 Mandarin takes 1 of 1 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; An 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 An for a powdery and violet character.

Do 1872 Mandarin and An smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Violet, Freesia, Moss and Musk.

Is 1872 Mandarin or An better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and An?

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. An has top notes of Iris, heart notes of Violet and Freesia, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Moss.