Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Eternity For Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,343 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #36,657 CitrusAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

Eternity For Men

Calvin Klein

3.776,302 votes

Rank #27,782 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 8 categories.

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

1872 Mandarin5/8

Eternity For Men3/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment: 1872 Mandarin
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Eternity For Men
Versatility: Eternity For Men
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Mandarin
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Eternity For MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.77/ 5 · 6,302 votes

Have 49%Had 41%Want 10%

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

23%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

6,302 votes

Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value66

Category winnerEternity 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 match65%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

SageJuniper BerriesBasilGeraniumJasmineCorianderOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodMuskVetiverBrazilian RosewoodAmber

Category winner1872 MandarinLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer98

Fall44

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Category winnerEternity For MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,657

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,782

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEternity For MenHigher 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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Calvin Klein Eternity For Men is an aromatic fougere built around crisp citrus, garden herbs, and a clean woody base. As a definitive Calvin Klein perfume, it starts with a burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange cut with cool lavender. As the initial sharpness settles, an earthy herbal heart emerges, blend…

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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 Eternity For Men?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 8 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Eternity For Men is rated 3.77/5 from 6,302 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternity For Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Eternity For Men?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Eternity For Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Eternity For Men?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Eternity For Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Eternity For Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil and Coriander.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Eternity For Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Eternity 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. Eternity For Men has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sage, Juniper Berries, Basil and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver and Brazilian Rosewood.