1872 Mandarin vs High Seas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
High SeasChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Mandarin3/5
High Seas2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- High Seas
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- High Seas
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1872 Mandarin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive ChristianHigh SeasThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%
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
50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%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 winnerHigh SeasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
powdery69%
fresh61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
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
SandalwoodCorianderBergamotRosemaryCyclamenJasmineVioletOrangeGingerMelonCedarAmber
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerHigh SeasLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,277
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,214
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →High Seas by The Dua Brand presents a bright, marine-inspired aromatic profile built around crisp citrus and pungent garden herbs. The scent kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, bergamot, and sweet orange, quickly reinforced by green basil and rosemary. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive core of j…
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 High Seas?
1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; High Seas is rated 4.00/5 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 High Seas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or High Seas?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, High Seas 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or High Seas?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, High Seas 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and High Seas smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Coriander and Violet.
Is 1872 Mandarin or High Seas better for summer or winter?
1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; High Seas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and High Seas?
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. High Seas features Sandalwood, Coriander, Bergamot, Rosemary and Cyclamen.
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