Shadow for Her vs 1872 Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories.
Shadow for HerChoose it for a musky and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shadow for Her2/7
1872 Mandarin5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1872 Mandarin
- Community sentiment
- 1872 Mandarin
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Shadow for Her
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shadow for Her
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shadow for HerAjmal1872 MandarinClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 731 votes
Have 59%Had 41%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 hate20%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
731 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
Category winners
Longevity1872 Mandarin
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadow for HerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderNectarineBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
PatchouliOrchid
Base
MuskAmbergris
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Nectarine, Patchouli and Orchid. Durations are only published for 1872 Mandarin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
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#31,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,739
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerShadow for HerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow for Her by Ajmal is a musky, sweet, powdery floral with a distinctive lavender and ripe nectarine opening. As it settles, orchid and patchouli add a softer, slightly earthy floral tone, then the dry down turns warm and smooth with musk, ambergris and a gentle woody feel. It can read elegant and very feminine, b…
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, Shadow for Her or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin takes 5 of 7 categories. Shadow for Her is rated 3.70/5 from 731 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Shadow for Her for a musky and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Shadow for Her or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Shadow for Her 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shadow for Her or 1872 Mandarin?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Shadow for Her 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow for Her and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nectarine, Patchouli and Orchid.
Is Shadow for Her or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Shadow for Her is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow for Her and 1872 Mandarin?
Shadow for Her has top notes of Lavender, Nectarine and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Patchouli and Orchid, a base of Musk and Ambergris. 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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