Fragrance comparison

Rise vs 1872 Mandarin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 964 ratings analysed

Rise

Beyoncé

3.39923 votes

Rank #6,770 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,826 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rise
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rise2/7

1872 Mandarin5/7

Ratings & consensus: 1872 Mandarin
Community sentiment: 1872 Mandarin
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Rise
Versatility: 1872 Mandarin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RiseBeyoncé

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 923 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

17%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

862 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value20

Category winnerRiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotBergamotBasil

Heart

OrchidJasmine SambacFreesia

Base

CashmirwoodMuskWoodsy NotesVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Orchid and Freesia. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,770

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews187

Overall rank#37,826

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rise by Beyoncé opens with a vibrant burst of apricot and bergamot, leading into a creamy, floral heart of orchid and jasmine sambac. This fragrance settles into a soft, woody base of cashmirwood and musk. It offers a warm, musky floral profile that feels modern and approachable, making it a reliable choice for casual…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rise or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories. Rise is rated 3.39/5 from 923 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Rise for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Rise or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Rise 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rise or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Rise 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rise and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Orchid and Freesia.

Is Rise or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Rise is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rise and 1872 Mandarin?

Rise has top notes of Apricot, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine Sambac and Freesia, a base of Cashmirwood, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver. 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.