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1872 Mandarin vs Daddy Cool

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

Updated 78 ratings analysed
Closely related
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.

  • Daddy Cool

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin5/7
Daddy Cool2/7
Ratings & consensus
1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment
1872 Mandarin
Longevity
1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection
1872 Mandarin
Value for money
Daddy Cool
Versatility
Daddy Cool
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1872 Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive Christian
Daddy CoolSuperz.
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
3.76/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%
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

59%Love
8%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
22%Hate

37 votes

Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value42
Category winnerDaddy CoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
amber30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, 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
Notes
BergamotLemonGrapefruitCypressTonka BeanAmberMandarin OrangeMossSaffronFreesiaMuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon 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
Summer100
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night54
Category winnerDaddy CoolMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
Men82
Unisex11
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,739

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,562

PerfumerGökhan Şimşek

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 MandarinHigher 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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Daddy Cool by Superz. is a punchy, citrus-forward oriental fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp mix of bergamot and grapefruit, creating a crisp, bright entrance. The composition shifts into aromatic and woody territory as it settles, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the warmer months whe…

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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 Daddy Cool?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Daddy Cool is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Daddy Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Daddy Cool?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Daddy Cool 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Daddy Cool?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Daddy Cool 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Daddy Cool smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Daddy Cool better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Daddy Cool?

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. Daddy Cool features Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Cypress and Tonka Bean.

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