Rose Absolute Oil vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose Absolute Oil takes 3 of 5 categories.
Rose Absolute OilChoose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Absolute Oil3/5
1872 Mandarin2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Value for money
- 1872 Mandarin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1872 Mandarin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose Absolute OilClive Christian1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
LongevityRose Absolute Oil
SillageRose Absolute Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1872 MandarinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTangerineBlueberry
Heart3 to 5 hours
May RoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 14 hours
CedarPatchouliAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
Category winnerRose Absolute OilLongest dry-down: 8 to 14 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#66,773
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,379
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1872 MandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Absolute Oil by Clive Christian centers on May Rose framed by unexpected fruit and aromatic spice. The fragrance opens with tangy blueberry, juicy tangerine, and a dry sprinkle of crushed coriander seed. As the bright citrus and spice settle, a full floral heart emerges, blending lush rose with orchid and crisp l…
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, Rose Absolute Oil or 1872 Mandarin?
Rose Absolute Oil takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute Oil or 1872 Mandarin?
Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, 1872 Mandarin 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Absolute Oil or 1872 Mandarin?
Rose Absolute Oil projects furthest (Rose Absolute Oil 71/100, 1872 Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Absolute Oil and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar.
Is Rose Absolute Oil or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear; 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Absolute Oil and 1872 Mandarin?
Rose Absolute Oil has top notes of Coriander, Tangerine and Blueberry, heart notes of May Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. 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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