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1872 Mandarin vs Arrogance Uomo

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

Updated 194 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arrogance Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1872 Mandarin

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Arrogance Uomo

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

1872 Mandarin2/7
Arrogance Uomo5/7
Ratings & consensus
Arrogance Uomo
Community sentiment
Arrogance Uomo
Longevity
Arrogance Uomo
Sillage & projection
1872 Mandarin
Value for money
Arrogance Uomo
Versatility
1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arrogance Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive Christian
Arrogance UomoArrogance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
4.08/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerArrogance UomoRating 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

35%Love
47%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerArrogance UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityArrogance Uomo

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value84
Category winnerArrogance UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
white floral61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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
BergamotPetitgrainNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
BasilCorianderLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
VetiverCedarPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil and Coriander. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
Men99
Unisex0
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,826

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArrogance UomoHigher 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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Arrogance Uomo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, petitgrain, and sour mandarin orange. Green basil and spicy coriander cut through the citrus early, pushing the scent into a dry herbal territory. Sandalwood and patchouli anchor the base, giving it an earthy finish built for cool spring mornings and crisp autumn da…

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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 Arrogance Uomo?

Arrogance Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Arrogance Uomo is rated 4.08/5 from 153 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arrogance Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Arrogance Uomo?

They last about the same: Arrogance Uomo 69/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Arrogance Uomo?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Arrogance Uomo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Arrogance Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil and Coriander.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Arrogance Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Arrogance Uomo is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Arrogance Uomo?

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. Arrogance Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Basil, Coriander, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

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