Fragrance comparison

Agent vs 1872 Mandarin

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Agent

Jacques Battini

4.001 votes

Rank #61,066 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,628 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Agent
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Agent1/2

1872 Mandarin1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Agent
Value for money: Not scored
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

AgentJacques Battini

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

44%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAgent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value20

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeOrangeLavenderBasilAnise

Heart

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSandalwoodCedar

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Basil. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,628

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 MandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agent by Jacques Battini blends a sharp citrus opening of lemon and mandarin with an aromatic heart of lavender and basil. It settles into a woody and musky base that suits daily wear. This oriental fougere is a versatile choice for men who prefer crisp, clean profiles during the spring and summer seasons for office o…

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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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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, Agent or 1872 Mandarin?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Agent is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Agent for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Agent or 1872 Mandarin?

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

Do Agent and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Basil.

Is Agent or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?

1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agent and 1872 Mandarin?

Agent has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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.