Clive Christian 1872 Mandarin
The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and aromatic. Mandarin orange and nectarine at the top, lavender and violet in the middle and moss and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
1872 Mandarin notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Clive Christian 1872 Mandarin
1872 Mandarin comes from Clive Christian.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like lavender and moss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, rose and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
1872 Mandarin sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Clive Christian perfumes worth knowing
The house has 63 perfumes here, led by Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber, Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Clive Christian X.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
1872 Mandarin price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €6. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2001.
1872 Mandarin dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (13 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (11 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (11 shared notes) and Lacoste (10 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear 1872 Mandarin?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does 1872 Mandarin last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.