1872 Mandarin vs Isfarkand Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isfarkand ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
1872 Mandarin3/7
Isfarkand Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Mandarin
- Community sentiment
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Longevity
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isfarkand Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive ChristianIsfarkand ElixirOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
3.85/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winner1872 MandarinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
42%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
86 votes
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsfarkand Elixir
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIsfarkand ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
earthy65%
musky53%
amber42%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
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
Top
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Iso E Super
Base
VetiverCedarMoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Moss. 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
Summer86
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,628
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,877
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirHigher 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 →Isfarkand Elixir is a bright citrus wood fragrance with a clean, modern backbone. It opens with lime, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into Iso E Super, cedar, vetiver and a light earthy moss effect. It suits spring and summer especially well, and reads fully unisex, though some wearers may find the woody dry-down…
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 Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Isfarkand Elixir is rated 3.85/5 from 127 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isfarkand Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Isfarkand Elixir?
Isfarkand Elixir lasts longest (Isfarkand Elixir 71/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Isfarkand Elixir?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Isfarkand Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Isfarkand Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Moss.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Isfarkand Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Isfarkand Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Isfarkand Elixir?
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. Isfarkand Elixir has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iso E Super, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Moss.
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