Fragrance comparison

Violette Hay vs 1872 Mandarin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

5 wins

Violette Hay

Marissa Zappas

4.19172 votes

Rank #10,351 PowderyMusky

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17%scent match

Clearly different

1872 Mandarin

Clive Christian

3.9841 votes

Rank #37,379 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette Hay takes 5 of 8 categories.

Violette Hay
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1872 Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Violette Hay5/8

1872 Mandarin3/8

Ratings & consensus: Violette Hay
Community sentiment: Violette Hay
Longevity: 1872 Mandarin
Sillage & projection: 1872 Mandarin
Value for money: Violette Hay
Versatility: Violette Hay
Note pyramid (duration): 1872 Mandarin
Fragranxe ranking: Violette Hay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette HayMarissa Zappas

1872 MandarinClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%

3.98/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winnerViolette HayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

172 votes

44%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerViolette HayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity1872 Mandarin

Sillage1872 Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value20

Category winnerViolette HayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky90%

green80%

violet70%

leather60%

herbal50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Carrot SeedsCoriander

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletApricotSaffron

Base2 to 4 hours

HaySuedeMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli

Category winner1872 MandarinLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall89

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winnerViolette HayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,351

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#37,379

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViolette HayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette Hay by Marissa Zappas is an earthy, pastel floral fragrance that pairs soft violet petals with sun-cured hay and supple suede. The opening brings an earthy crunch of carrot seeds alongside mildly aromatic coriander. Soon, a delicate violet note emerges, rounded out by hints of velvety apricot and bittersweet …

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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, Violette Hay or 1872 Mandarin?

Violette Hay takes 5 of 8 categories. Violette Hay is rated 4.19/5 from 172 votes; 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes. Choose Violette Hay for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette Hay or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Violette Hay 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette Hay or 1872 Mandarin?

1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Violette Hay 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette Hay and 1872 Mandarin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Violet, Saffron and Musk.

Is Violette Hay or 1872 Mandarin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Violette Hay and 1872 Mandarin?

Violette Hay has top notes of Carrot Seeds and Coriander, heart notes of Violet, Apricot and Saffron, a base of Hay, Suede and Musk. 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.