Real vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Real takes 3 of 5 categories.
RealChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Real3/5
1872 Mandarin2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Real
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Real
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Real
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RealAmerican Eagle1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 19%Had 54%Want 28%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winnerRealRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 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 winnerRealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus92%
woody69%
warm spicy53%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesWatery NotesMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotSea Notes
Heart
CardamomRoseOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmberVetiverSandalwoodMossResinsPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
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#30,604
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2006
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,847
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRealHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReal by American Eagle is an approachable woody spicy fragrance for men. It opens with a crisp, refreshing blend of green leaves and citrus notes before moving into a warm heart of cardamom and rose. The base of sandalwood and amber provides a clean, reliable finish that is perfect for daily office or casual wear thro…
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, Real or 1872 Mandarin?
Real takes 3 of 5 categories. Real is rated 4.50/5 from 62 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Real or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Real 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Real or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Real 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Real and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Real or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
Real suits daytime wear; 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Real and 1872 Mandarin?
Real has top notes of Green Leaves, Watery Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Moss. 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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