Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Osmanthus Absolut Oil

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,277 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Osmanthus Absolut Oil

Clive Christian

3.333 votes

Rank #67,034 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil takes 3 of 5 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Osmanthus Absolut Oil
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1872 Mandarin2/5

Osmanthus Absolut Oil3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Osmanthus Absolut Oil
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Osmanthus Absolut Oil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Osmanthus Absolut Oil
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Osmanthus Absolut OilClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Absolut Oil

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOsmanthus Absolut OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart4 to 6 hours

OsmanthusYlang-YlangJasmineCherry Blossom

Base8 to 12+ hours

VetiverSaffronVanilla

Category winnerOsmanthus Absolut OilLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,277

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,034

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

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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Osmanthus Absolut Oil by Clive Christian presents a concentrated study in contrasting textures. It opens with bright lemon, crisp mandarin orange, and airy freesia, delivering an immediate splash of fresh citrus. That initial sharpness settles quickly as the heart emerges, led by plush osmanthus with its signature apr…

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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 Osmanthus Absolut Oil?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil takes 3 of 5 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Osmanthus Absolut Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Osmanthus Absolut Oil for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Osmanthus Absolut Oil?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil lasts longest (Osmanthus Absolut Oil 100/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Osmanthus Absolut Oil?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Osmanthus Absolut Oil 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Osmanthus Absolut Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Osmanthus Absolut Oil better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Osmanthus Absolut Oil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Osmanthus Absolut Oil?

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. Osmanthus Absolut Oil has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Osmanthus, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Cherry Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Saffron and Vanilla.