Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Porto Mod.2

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #32,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Porto Mod.2

Parfum Bar

—0 votes

Rank #68,904 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Porto Mod.2
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

1872 Mandarin1/2

Porto Mod.21/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Porto Mod.2
Fragranxe ranking: 1872 Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Porto Mod.2Parfum Bar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

—/ 5 · 0 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletFreesiaCoriander

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliMossMusk

Category winnerPorto Mod.2Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,904

PerfumerNot listed

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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Porto Mod.2 by Parfum Bar delivers an invigorating, clean splash that immediately awakens the senses. The scent opens with a lively blend of zesty lime, juicy mandarin orange, and sparkling bergamot, creating the feeling of a crisp Mediterranean breeze. As the bright citrus initial burst softens, gentle violet petals …

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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.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Porto Mod.2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Coriander.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Porto Mod.2 better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Porto Mod.2?

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. Porto Mod.2 has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Freesia and Coriander, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Musk.