Infinity vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Infinity takes 4 of 7 categories.
InfinityChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Infinity4/7
1872 Mandarin3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Infinity
- Community sentiment
- Infinity
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Infinity
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Infinity
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InfinityWe Pink1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 170 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winnerInfinityRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
15%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
7%Hate
170 votes
44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerInfinityMost 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 winnerInfinityBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber92%
citrus84%
floral77%
woody69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blackberry BlossomSweet OrangeLemon
Heart
FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliCedarMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#9,231
PerfumerSamuel Moraes
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#37,628
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerInfinityHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInfinity by We Pink starts with a sugary burst of dark berry syrup and bright citrus. The opening blends sweet orange with a tart lemon note that quickly melts into a heavy base of amber and vanilla. As it sits on your skin, a dry patchouli and light cedar ground the initial sweetness, preventing it from turning into …
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, Infinity or 1872 Mandarin?
Infinity takes 4 of 7 categories. Infinity is rated 4.11/5 from 170 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Infinity for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Infinity or 1872 Mandarin?
They last about the same: 1872 Mandarin 67/100, Infinity 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Infinity or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Infinity 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Infinity and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Infinity or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Infinity is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Infinity and 1872 Mandarin?
Infinity has top notes of Blackberry Blossom, Sweet Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and 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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