Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Eternal for Men

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,379 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Eternal for Men

The Dua Brand

3.001 votes

Rank #67,989 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eternal for Men takes 2 of 3 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eternal for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin1/3

Eternal for Men2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Eternal for MenThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEternal for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

lavender53%

white floral42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

LavenderBergamotVetiverLemonJuniper BerriesSandalwoodSageMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomCorianderGeraniumJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerEternal for MenLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,379

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,989

PerfumerNot listed

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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Eternal for Men by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere built around a classic barbershop structure. The scent opens with a crisp splash of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, paired with the herbal bite of sage. As the citrus settles, clean lavender, basil, and a touch of geranium step forward to create an unmistak…

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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 Eternal for Men?

Eternal for Men takes 2 of 3 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Eternal for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternal for Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Eternal for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Lemon.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Eternal for Men better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Eternal for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Eternal for Men?

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. Eternal for Men features Lavender, Bergamot, Vetiver, Lemon and Juniper Berries.