Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Chaleur d'Animale

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #32,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Chaleur d'Animale

Animale

3.5636 votes

Rank #22,998 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Chaleur d'Animale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin5/7

Chaleur d'Animale2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Chaleur d'AnimaleAnimale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

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

33%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value19

Category winner1872 MandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

SageGraperfuitCassiaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumFreesiaVioletNutmegCorianderCardamomOrchid

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskAmberPatchouliSandalowoodJasmineTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander 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 season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night40

Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,998

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerChaleur d'AnimaleHigher 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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Chaleur d'Animale opens with a sharp burst of sage, grapefruit, and cassia that hits hard before settling into a warm, spicy floral core. Loc Dong built this 2000 release around a clash of crisp geranium, nutmeg, and freesia over a heavy musk and amber base. It suits cool autumn evenings when you want an aromatic gree…

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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 Chaleur d'Animale?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Chaleur d'Animale is rated 3.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chaleur d'Animale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Chaleur d'Animale?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Chaleur d'Animale 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Chaleur d'Animale?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Chaleur d'Animale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Chaleur d'Animale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Chaleur d'Animale better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Chaleur d'Animale is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Chaleur d'Animale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Chaleur d'Animale?

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. Chaleur d'Animale has top notes of Sage, Graperfuit, Cassia and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Musk and Amber.