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An vs 1872 Mandarin

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

Updated 42 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • An

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character.

  • 1872 Mandarin

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

An0/1
1872 Mandarin1/1
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
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Longevity
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Sillage & projection
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Value for money
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Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
1872 Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AnAnatoline
1872 MandarinClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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

Not enough votes yet

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
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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
powdery100%
violet88%
floral77%
iris65%
musky53%
earthy42%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Iris
Heart
VioletFreesia
Base
MuskPatchouliMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
InformationalShared notesViolet, Freesia, Musk and Patchouli. 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

Not enough votes yet

Men40
Unisex40
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,333

Perfumerİnci Topçu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,826

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1872 MandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An by Anatoline is a powdery floral fragrance for men, centered on a crisp iris opening that softens into violet and freesia. This 2025 release relies on a musk and moss base to ground the floral heart, making it a reliable choice for office wear or temperate spring days when you want something clean and understated.

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, An or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin takes 1 of 1 categories. An is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose An for a powdery and violet character. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do An and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Violet, Freesia, Musk and Patchouli.

Is An or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in An and 1872 Mandarin?

An has top notes of Iris, heart notes of Violet and Freesia, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Moss. 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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