Empire vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Empire takes 6 of 8 categories.
EmpireChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Empire6/8
1872 Mandarin2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Empire
- Community sentiment
- Empire
- Longevity
- Empire
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Empire
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Empire
- Fragranxe ranking
- Empire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EmpireHinode1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winnerEmpireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate
221 votes
44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerEmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmpire
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmpireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
amber69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
TarragonBasilBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
Green NotesJasmineFreesia
Base5-7 hrs
MuskAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
Category winnerEmpireLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter82
Day100
Night91
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#10,381
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#37,628
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEmpireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire by Hinode is an aromatic green cologne built on the crisp contrast between zesty Mediterranean citrus and garden-fresh herbs. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of tart bergamot, peppery basil, and bittersweet tarragon, creating an aroma reminiscent of crushed culinary greens under the morning sun. A…
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, Empire or 1872 Mandarin?
Empire takes 6 of 8 categories. Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire or 1872 Mandarin?
They last about the same: Empire 68/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Empire or 1872 Mandarin?
Projection is very close: 1872 Mandarin 63/100, Empire 62/100 for sillage.
Do Empire and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Jasmine and Freesia.
Is Empire or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Empire is the stronger pick. Empire suits daytime wear; 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire and 1872 Mandarin?
Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Amber. 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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