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1872 Mandarin vs Eternity For Men Summer 2019

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

Updated 135 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eternity For Men Summer 2019

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin5/8
Eternity For Men Summer 20192/8
Ratings & consensus
1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment
Eternity For Men Summer 2019
Longevity
1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection
1872 Mandarin
Value for money
Eternity For Men Summer 2019
Versatility
1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
1872 Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive Christian
Eternity For Men Summer 2019Calvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
3.85/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 57%Had 19%Want 23%
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

27%Love
48%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerEternity For Men Summer 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value71
Category winnerEternity For Men Summer 2019Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
herbal77%
musky69%
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 4 hours
Sea SaltSageBasil
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskAmberCedar
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Spring84
Summer100
Fall24
Winter4
Day100
Night16
Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
Men81
Unisex19
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,679

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,966

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

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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Eternity For Men Summer 2019 by Calvin Klein is a crisp aromatic fougere that focuses on sharp citrus and breezy coastal greenery. It opens with an energetic splash of lime, bergamot, and coriander, creating a bright and invigorating start. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of sea salt, herbal sage, and basil …

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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 2019?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 8 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Eternity For Men Summer 2019 is rated 3.85/5 from 94 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eternity For Men Summer 2019 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Eternity For Men Summer 2019?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Eternity For Men Summer 2019?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Eternity For Men Summer 2019 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 2019 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eternity For Men Summer 2019 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Eternity For Men Summer 2019 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Eternity For Men Summer 2019?

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 2019 has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Coriander, heart notes of Sea Salt, Sage and Basil, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar.

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