Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #32,181 CitrusAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Roja Dove

4.30146 votes

Rank #4,377 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 7 of 7 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

1872 Mandarin0/7

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary7/7

Ratings & consensus: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Community sentiment: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Longevity: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Sillage & projection: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Value for money: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Versatility: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

4.30/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRating 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

60%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

SillageRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value30

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

violet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

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

AldehydesBergamotOrangeGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPeachLabdanumHeliotropeChampacaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium

Base

IrisCashmirwoodVanillaMossCivetPatchouliBenzoinAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer41

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men24

Unisex56

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,377

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryHigher 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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Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla composition with a soft mossy, woody base. It wears rich, textured and polished rather than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys elegant powder, plush florals and a slight…

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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 Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 7 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is rated 4.30/5 from 146 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary lasts longest (Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 83/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Projection is very close: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 65/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100 for sillage.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

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. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Labdanum and Heliotrope, a base of Iris, Cashmirwood, Vanilla and Moss.