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Eau Sereine vs 1872 Mandarin

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

Updated 76 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • Eau Sereine

    Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 1872 Mandarin

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau Sereine4/8
1872 Mandarin4/8
Ratings & consensus
Eau Sereine
Community sentiment
Eau Sereine
Longevity
1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection
1872 Mandarin
Value for money
Eau Sereine
Versatility
1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration)
1872 Mandarin
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Sereine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau SereineLe Couvent Maison de Parfum
1872 MandarinClive Christian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winnerEau SereineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
57%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

35 votes

44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerEau SereineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value20
Category winnerEau SereineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
lavender92%
fruity84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
BlueberryLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base2 to 3 hours
Cedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
Category winner1872 MandarinLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall42
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,490

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau SereineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sereine by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a breezy aromatic fragrance designed around uplifting fruit and calming botanical notes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, paired against the clean herbal edge of lavender. As the initial brightness softens, a gentle heart em…

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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, Eau Sereine or 1872 Mandarin?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Eau Sereine is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Eau Sereine for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sereine or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sereine or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sereine and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Eau Sereine or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau Sereine and 1872 Mandarin?

Eau Sereine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Blueberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar. 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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