Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Hapi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,826 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Hapi

Ovéh Madrid

3.867 votes

Rank #61,899 LavenderMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 4 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hapi
Choose it for a lavender and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin3/4

Hapi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Hapi
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 Christian

HapiOvéh Madrid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 67%Had 20%Want 13%

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

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value88

Category winnerHapiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

lavender100%

mossy92%

ozonic84%

rose77%

violet69%

earthy61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both earthy

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

Top

LavenderViolet

Heart

RoseOzonic notes

Base

Moss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Rose and Moss. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,826

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,899

PerfumerJaime Rodríguez de Urríes, Tamara Bonilla

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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Hapi by Oveh Madrid delivers a refreshing burst of lavender and clean violet before settling into a damp moss base. It is a light fragrance built for casual spring days when you want a clean scent profile that sits close to the skin. The addition of ozonic notes gives it a breezy, outdoor character that feels modern.

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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 Hapi?

1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 4 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Hapi is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hapi for a lavender and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Hapi?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Hapi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Hapi?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Hapi 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Hapi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Rose and Moss.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Hapi better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Hapi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Hapi?

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. Hapi has top notes of Lavender and Violet, heart notes of Rose and Ozonic notes, a base of Moss.