1872 Mandarin vs Fresh D'Or
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 3 categories.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh D'OrChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Mandarin3/3
Fresh D'Or0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 ChristianFresh D'OrApple ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Mandarin
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
sweet86%
powdery72%
floral58%
fruity44%
lactonic30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
Notes
RoseJasmineVioletMandarin OrangeOrchid
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Orchid and Rose. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,420
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,938
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1872 MandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1872 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…
Reviews →Fresh D'Or by Apple Parfums starts with a sharp pop of mandarin orange that immediately clears the air. Within five minutes, that bright citrus edge calms down as soft rose and jasmine take over the center. A light dust of powdery violet and orchid adds a dry texture, keeping the floral heart from feeling overly heavy…
Reviews →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 Fresh D'Or?
1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 3 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Fresh D'Or is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresh D'Or for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Fresh D'Or?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Fresh D'Or 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Fresh D'Or?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Fresh D'Or 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Fresh D'Or smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Orchid and Rose.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Fresh D'Or better for summer or winter?
1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Fresh D'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Fresh D'Or?
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. Fresh D'Or features Rose, Jasmine, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Orchid.
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