Rafale vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rafale takes 4 of 5 categories.
RafaleChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rafale4/5
1872 Mandarin1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Rafale
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- Rafale
- Value for money
- Rafale
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rafale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RafaleMolinard1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winnerRafaleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 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
SillageRafale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRafaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
herbal70%
lavender60%
white floral50%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange
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 notesJasmine, Basil, Lavender and Bergamot. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall67
Winter22
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#37,631
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRafaleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …
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, Rafale or 1872 Mandarin?
Rafale takes 4 of 5 categories. Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rafale or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rafale or 1872 Mandarin?
Rafale projects furthest (Rafale 73/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rafale and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Basil, Lavender and Bergamot.
Is Rafale or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
Rafale suits daytime wear; 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rafale and 1872 Mandarin?
Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia. 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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