Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Eternity for Men Summer 2016

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #36,679 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Calvin Klein

3.8172 votes

Rank #19,470 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 Summer 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin5/8

Eternity for Men Summer 20162/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment: 1872 Mandarin
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Eternity for Men Summer 2016
Versatility: 1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Eternity for Men Summer 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Eternity for Men Summer 2016Calvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.81/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

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

32%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

soft spicy69%

salty61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotLimeCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea SaltSageBasil

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberMuskCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring68

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,679

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,470

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEternity for Men Summer 2016Higher 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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Eternity for Men Summer 2016 by Calvin Klein is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around bright citrus, coastal minerals, and crisp herbs. The opening delivers an energetic splash of sharp lime and sunny bergamot, seasoned with the aromatic bite of coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a distinctive sea salt acco…

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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 Summer 2016?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 8 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is rated 3.81/5 from 72 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 Summer 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Eternity for Men Summer 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Basil and Coriander.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Eternity for Men Summer 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity for Men Summer 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Eternity for Men Summer 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Eternity for Men Summer 2016?

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 Summer 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Coriander, heart notes of Sea Salt, Sage and Basil, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar.