Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Capricho Day

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 409 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #32,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Capricho Day

O Boticário

3.64368 votes

Rank #18,429 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Capricho Day
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

1872 Mandarin5/7

Capricho Day2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment: 1872 Mandarin
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Capricho Day
Versatility: 1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Capricho Day

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Capricho DayO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.64/ 5 · 368 votes

Have 18%Had 82%Want 0%

Category winner1872 MandarinRating 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

22%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

368 votes

Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCapricho DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus

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

PearMandarin OrangeApricotLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaOrchidIris

Base

MuskAmberCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia. 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

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerCapricho DayHigher 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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Capricho Day by O Boticário is a bright, sun-drenched floral fruity fragrance built for everyday casual wear. The opening delivers an instant burst of freshly sliced mandarin orange, tart green lime, juicy pear, and sweet apricot nectar. As the lively citrus sparkle softens on the skin, clean floral petals of freesia,…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or Capricho Day?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Capricho Day is rated 3.64/5 from 368 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Capricho Day for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Capricho Day?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Capricho Day 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Capricho Day?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Capricho Day 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Capricho Day smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Capricho Day better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Capricho Day?

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. Capricho Day has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Orchid and Iris, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Vetiver.