Fragrance comparison

Caesar vs 1872 Mandarin

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

4 wins

Caesar

Superz.

3.87120 votes

Rank #9,854 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%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?

Caesar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Caesar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caesar4/7

1872 Mandarin2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaesarSuperz.

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winner1872 MandarinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

16%Hate

103 votes

44%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCaesar

SillageCaesar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value20

Category winnerCaesarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotLavenderVetiverHerbal NotesMandarin OrangePatchouliPink PepperWoodsy NotesLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex8

Women5

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,854

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#37,628

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaesarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caesar by Superz. delivers an aromatic and spicy profile tailored for the modern man. It leans heavily into citrus and woody accords, creating a versatile scent that transitions easily between office hours and evening outings. If you enjoy crisp, masculine fragrance profiles that command attention without being aggres…

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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, Caesar or 1872 Mandarin?

Caesar takes 4 of 7 categories. Caesar is rated 3.87/5 from 120 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Caesar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caesar or 1872 Mandarin?

Caesar lasts longest (Caesar 75/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caesar or 1872 Mandarin?

Caesar projects furthest (Caesar 71/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caesar and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Vetiver and Mandarin Orange.

Is Caesar or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Caesar is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caesar and 1872 Mandarin?

Caesar features Bergamot, Lavender, Vetiver, Herbal Notes and Mandarin Orange. 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.