106 community ratings

1872 Mandarin

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.8/ 10

Community score
106 ratings

Clive Christian 1872 Mandarin is a unisex fragrance that softens fresh, fruity citrus with a floral heart and a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked the warm days; it gets along with the sun.

How does it perform?

From 120 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

96% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Creamy

What does 1872 Mandarin smell like?

The top is bright with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and ginger, while coriander and basil add a light green edge. Rose, jasmine and freesia give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood and amber close it with a creamy, gently sweet woodiness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to those who voted, though it is unisex. It has been discontinued. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream have a close profile.