Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

5 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,277 CitrusAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #14,966 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

1872 Mandarin5/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment: 1872 Mandarin
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: 1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

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

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Coriander and Lavender. 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

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,277

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher 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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Penhaligon's No. 33 Eau de Cologne is a fresh aromatic fougere built around lavender, clary sage, citrus, cypress, cardamom and soft woods. On skin it often reads clean, green, gently spicy and slightly sweet, with a classic British grooming feel rather than a heavy statement scent. The main caution is strength. Sever…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Coriander and Lavender.

Is 1872 Mandarin or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, No. 33 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

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. No. 33 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Cypress and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Tobacco.