1872 Mandarin vs Citron 28 Seoul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citron 28 SeoulChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Mandarin4/8
Citron 28 Seoul4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron 28 Seoul
- Community sentiment
- Citron 28 Seoul
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- 1872 Mandarin
- Versatility
- Citron 28 Seoul
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1872 Mandarin
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron 28 Seoul
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive ChristianCitron 28 SeoulLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
4.07/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
41%Love
36%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
286 votes
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Mandarin
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1872 MandarinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
white floral100%
citrus91%
musky83%
woody74%
fresh65%
powdery56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
Jasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskCedar
Category winner1872 MandarinLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Spring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night29
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,277
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,803
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews56
Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulHigher 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 →Citron 28 Seoul by Le Labo pairs a bright splash of lemon with a spicy bite of ginger before revealing a central heart of fresh jasmine. Despite the citrus title, the fragrance centers on this airy white floral theme, supported by a gentle base of soft musk and clean cedar wood. It feels crisp, transparent, and effort…
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.
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Common questions
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Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or Citron 28 Seoul?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Citron 28 Seoul?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Citron 28 Seoul?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Citron 28 Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Citron 28 Seoul smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Jasmine and Musk.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Citron 28 Seoul better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron 28 Seoul is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Citron 28 Seoul?
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. Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar.
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