1872 Mandarin vs Shadow for Her
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow for HerChoose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
1872 Mandarin5/7
Shadow for Her2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Mandarin
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Mandarin
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Shadow for Her
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shadow for Her
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive ChristianShadow for HerAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
3.70/ 5 · 731 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winner1872 MandarinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
20%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
731 votes
Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Mandarin
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow for HerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
musky100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
Top
LavenderNectarineBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
PatchouliOrchid
Base
MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesNectarine, Lavender, Orchid and Musk. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,739
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerShadow for HerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1872 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…
Reviews →Shadow for Her by Ajmal is a musky, sweet, powdery floral with a distinctive lavender and ripe nectarine opening. As it settles, orchid and patchouli add a softer, slightly earthy floral tone, then the dry down turns warm and smooth with musk, ambergris and a gentle woody feel. It can read elegant and very feminine, b…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or Shadow for Her?
1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Shadow for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 731 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow for Her for a musky and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Shadow for Her?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Shadow for Her 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Shadow for Her?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Shadow for Her 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Shadow for Her smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Lavender, Orchid and Musk.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Shadow for Her better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow for Her is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Shadow for Her?
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. Shadow for Her has top notes of Lavender, Nectarine and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Musk and Ambergris.
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