1872 Mandarin vs Caesar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Caesar takes 4 of 7 categories.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CaesarChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
1872 Mandarin2/7
Caesar4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Mandarin
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Caesar
- Sillage & projection
- Caesar
- Value for money
- Caesar
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Caesar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive ChristianCaesarSuperz.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
3.87/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%
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
61%Love
15%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
16%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCaesar
SillageCaesar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCaesarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
lavender69%
white floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
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
Notes
BergamotLavenderVetiverHerbal NotesMandarin OrangePatchouliPink PepperWoodsy NotesLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanJasmineRose
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winner1872 MandarinMost 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#9,854
PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerCaesarHigher 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 →Caesar by Superz. delivers an aromatic and spicy profile tailored for the modern man. It leans heavily into citrus and woody accords, creating a versatile scent that transitions easily between office hours and evening outings. If you enjoy crisp, masculine fragrance profiles that command attention without being aggres…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER
Ejaazi Intensive SilverLattafa PerfumesRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Icon Racing RedAlfred DunhillWINNER
HermioneWild Drops ParfumsRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
CarbonIntelligentWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or Caesar?
Caesar takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Caesar is rated 3.87/5 from 120 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Caesar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Caesar?
Caesar lasts longest (Caesar 75/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Caesar?
Caesar projects furthest (Caesar 71/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Caesar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Caesar better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Caesar is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Caesar?
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. Caesar features Bergamot, Lavender, Vetiver, Herbal Notes and Mandarin Orange.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons