Fragrance comparison

Happy A Hint of Citrus vs 1872 Mandarin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Happy A Hint of Citrus

Clinique

3.6841 votes

Rank #35,068 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,277 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 6 of 8 categories.

Happy A Hint of Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Happy A Hint of Citrus2/8

1872 Mandarin6/8

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment: 1872 Mandarin
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Happy A Hint of Citrus
Versatility: 1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Mandarin
Fragranxe ranking: Happy A Hint of Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Happy A Hint of CitrusClinique

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 42%Had 41%Want 17%

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

27%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

44%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winner1872 MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value20

Category winnerHappy A Hint of CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

marine48%

floral30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonLime

Heart1 to 2 hours

Sea NotesFreesiaJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarMuskCypressGuaiac Wood

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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall20

Winter15

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex30

Women52

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,277

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHappy A Hint of CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy A Hint of Citrus is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance created for warm, sunlit days. It opens with an energising splash of tart lime, crisp lemon, and juicy mandarin orange that feels like freshly sliced fruit. As the initial zest softens, watery sea notes drift across a gentle floral core of freesi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Happy A Hint of Citrus or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin takes 6 of 8 categories. Happy A Hint of Citrus is rated 3.68/5 from 41 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Happy A Hint of Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Happy A Hint of Citrus or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Happy A Hint of Citrus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Happy A Hint of Citrus or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Happy A Hint of Citrus 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Happy A Hint of Citrus and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Lime and Freesia.

Is Happy A Hint of Citrus or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Happy A Hint of Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. Happy A Hint of Citrus suits daytime wear; 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Happy A Hint of Citrus and 1872 Mandarin?

Happy A Hint of Citrus has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Sea Notes, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Cypress and Guaiac Wood. 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.