1962 vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1962 takes 5 of 7 categories.
1962Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
19625/7
1872 Mandarin2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1962
- Community sentiment
- 1962
- Longevity
- 1962
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- 1962
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1962
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1962Floris1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winner1962Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
205 votes
44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
Category winner1962Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1962
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1962Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
citrus69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeppermintGreen MandarinClovesBergamot
Heart
CypressBasilJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MossAmberCedarMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Jasmine 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter72
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#37,826
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1962Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFloris 1962 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint, green mandarin, and bergamot before settling into a dense coniferous heart of cypress, basil, and clove. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, a classic woody base of oakmoss, cedar, and musk takes control on skin. The herbal sharpness keeps the mossy dry-down clean …
Reviews →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…
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, 1962 or 1872 Mandarin?
1962 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1962 is rated 4.31/5 from 205 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose 1962 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1962 or 1872 Mandarin?
They last about the same: 1962 69/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 1962 or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, 1962 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1962 and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is 1962 or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, 1962 is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1962 and 1872 Mandarin?
1962 has top notes of Peppermint, Green Mandarin, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Amber, Cedar and Musk. 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.
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