Fragrance comparison

1872 Mandarin vs Sniper Mission

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #32,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sniper Mission

Parfums Genty

4.001 votes

Rank #61,382 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sniper Mission takes 4 of 5 categories.

1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sniper Mission
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1872 Mandarin1/5

Sniper Mission4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Sniper MissionParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySniper Mission

SillageSniper Mission

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSniper MissionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotJasmineMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCyclamenResedaCorianderPeachVioletHiacynthFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

AmberPatchouliMossMuskCedar

Category winnerSniper MissionLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,181

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,382

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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Sniper Mission by Parfums Genty opens with a sharp burst of lime, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before settling into salty sea water and soft cyclamen. It is an uncomplicated aquatic scent. The first few minutes deliver a punchy citrus splash that quickly calms down as clean freesia and crushed coriander …

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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 Sniper Mission?

Sniper Mission takes 4 of 5 categories. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Sniper Mission is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sniper Mission for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Sniper Mission?

Sniper Mission lasts longest (Sniper Mission 80/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Sniper Mission?

Sniper Mission projects furthest (Sniper Mission 75/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1872 Mandarin and Sniper Mission smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Coriander.

Is 1872 Mandarin or Sniper Mission better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Sniper Mission suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Sniper Mission?

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. Sniper Mission has top notes of Bergamot, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cyclamen, Reseda and Coriander, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.