Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #32,181 CitrusAromatic

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50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.6213 votes

Rank #30,301 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 5 of 5 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

1872 Mandarin0/5

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)5/5

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Sillage & projection: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Value for money: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Rating 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

77%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

SillageParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value32

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

earthy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and 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

TruffleCinnamonStrawberryRhubarbBergamotLimeCardamomSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomIrisLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumHeliotropeOrchid

Base

White MuskLeatherVetiverCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid. 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

Spring71

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Higher 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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Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is a bold unisex scent built around heavy black truffle and worn leather. Launched in 2018, this Arturetto Landi composition thrives in colder weather, offering an intense profile that balances earthy, aromatic, and spicy tones. It is a striking choice for those who want a fragra…

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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 Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 5 of 5 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) lasts longest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 87/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) projects furthest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 68/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

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. Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) has top notes of Truffle, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of White Musk, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar.