Mandarin OrangeOpens with
LavenderHeart
MossDries down to
Beverley BayneThe nose · 17 fragrances · also made C for Women (2010)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Clive Christian · Sold as unisex
1872 Mandarin
The moment you step into a garden at the height of summer, where citrus and florals mingle in the warm afternoon light.
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1872 MandarinLuxury · $250+
58%Similar accords, often for lessEau de Rochas Homme · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Clive Christian, a brand that traces its roots to the prestigious Crown Perfumery established in London in 1872, 1872 Mandarin is a Chypre Floral fragrance for both women and men. Created by perfumer Beverley Bayne, it opens with bright citrus notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, nectarine, lime, and lemon, evoking the freshness of a sunlit garden. The heart introduces a blend of floral and spicy accords — lavender, lily-of-the-valley, violet, freesia, orchid, rose, jasmine, ginger, basil, coriander — creating a dynamic tension between warmth and coolness. This is balanced by an earthy base of moss, vetiver, musk, amber, cedar, saffron, and patchouli that anchors the composition with woody depth.
1872 Mandarin's bright top notes dissipate quickly, so apply it with a heavier hand to ensure that the floral heart has time to develop. The earthy base takes about an hour to bloom fully, making this fragrance ideal for daytime wear when you want something fresh and evolving throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — 1872 Mandarin, Clive Christian
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Beverley Bayne
Beverley Bayne is a Senior Perfumer at CPL Aromas in the UK, who entered the fragrance industry by accident after taking a laboratory job and beginning perfumer training a year later.
Designer Clive Christian
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The original1872 MandarinClive Christian · Luxury · $250+Rochas · 1993Eau de Rochas HommeShares 6 of its 21 notes$40–100★ 4.30 (1,468)51%Match
Dior · 1966Eau SauvageShares 6 of its 19 notes$100–250★ 4.22 (6,559)51%Match
Rochas · 1970Eau de RochasShares 6 of its 18 notes$40–100★ 3.90 (1,577)50%Match
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 19%.