Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Shadow Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,739 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shadow Noir

Ajmal

3.1724 votes

Rank #55,762 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow Noir
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

1872 Mandarin2/5

Shadow Noir3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Shadow NoirAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

3.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winner1872 MandarinRating 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

25%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

29%Dislike

8%Hate

24 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

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityShadow Noir

SillageShadow Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShadow NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

patchouli83%

amber65%

musky48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Top

CocoboloNectarineLavender

Heart

PatchouliOrchid

Base

AmberMusk

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 season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring67

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men69

Unisex8

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,739

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Shadow Noir by Ajmal is a woody floral with a darker, patchouli-forward backbone. It opens with a smooth mix of cocobolo wood, a splash of nectarine-like fruitiness, and aromatic lavender, then turns more velvety and floral through orchid before settling into amber and musk. If you like warm, textured scents that read…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Shadow Noir is rated 3.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shadow Noir for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir lasts longest (Shadow Noir 87/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Shadow Noir?

Shadow Noir projects furthest (Shadow Noir 77/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Shadow Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Lavender, Orchid and Musk.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Shadow Noir better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Shadow Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Shadow Noir?

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 Noir has top notes of Cocobolo, Nectarine and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Amber and Musk.