Fresh D'Or vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 3 categories.
Fresh D'OrChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh D'Or0/3
1872 Mandarin3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- 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
Fresh D'OrApple Parfums1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%
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 hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · 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
Category winners
Longevity1872 Mandarin
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet86%
powdery72%
floral58%
fruity44%
lactonic30%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
RoseJasmineVioletMandarin OrangeOrchid
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 notesRose, Jasmine, Violet 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,938
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,420
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1872 MandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFresh D'Or by Apple Parfums starts with a sharp pop of mandarin orange that immediately clears the air. Within five minutes, that bright citrus edge calms down as soft rose and jasmine take over the center. A light dust of powdery violet and orchid adds a dry texture, keeping the floral heart from feeling overly heavy…
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, Fresh D'Or or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin takes 3 of 3 categories. Fresh D'Or is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Fresh D'Or for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fresh D'Or or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Fresh D'Or 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fresh D'Or or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Fresh D'Or 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fresh D'Or and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Violet and Mandarin Orange.
Is Fresh D'Or or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
Fresh D'Or suits daytime wear; 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fresh D'Or and 1872 Mandarin?
Fresh D'Or features Rose, Jasmine, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Orchid. 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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