In Red Eau de Toilette vs 1872 Mandarin Parfum

In Red

Edt	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2003	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	£££££

1872 Mandarin

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In Red

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1872 Mandarin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In Red

This one's a quiet charmer, a fresh and spicy floral that consistently earns compliments. It's an energetic mood-booster, perfect for everyday wear, though some find its spiciness a tad much for warmer climes.

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Our Verdict - 1872 Mandarin

This one's a head-scratcher. It's a fresh, pleasant citrus that doesn't quite justify its price tag, leading to a divisive opinion among some, particularly around its unisex billing. You'll either shrug or be mildly annoyed.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	16%
Floral	21%	25%
Fruity	6%	6%
Green	9%	11%
Sweet	20%	14%
Warm	19%	11%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	7%	14%
Animalic	6%	7%
Fresh	17%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

In Red EdT

1872 Mandarin Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 27% vs 14%

Ginger 27% vs 11%

Mandarin 23% vs 16%

Only in In Red

Cardamom 20%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Nectarine 14% Lime 11% Basil 11% Coriander 11% Lemon 10%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 15% vs 12%

Rose 13% vs 13%

Only in In Red

Lily 16% Violet Leaf 15% Pink Pepper 14% Peony 13% Blackcurrant 13%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Lavender 16% Lily Of The Valley 15% Violet 15% Freesia 14% Orchid 13%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 15% vs 16%

Musk 15% vs 14%

Amber 12% vs 14%

Only in In Red

Woody 19% Rosewood 13% Vanilla 12% Praline 12%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Vetiver 15% Cedar 13% Patchouli 13% Saffron 13%

Accords

In Red 1872 Mandarin

100%

Citrus

100%

77%

Fresh Spicy

66%

50%

Aromatic

72%

58%

Woody

66%

Powdery

57%

52%

Fresh

55%

Earthy

55%

Floral

52%

White Floral

Green

51%

Sweet

49%

47%

Warm Spicy

Citrus shared

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

77%

66%

Aromatic shared

50%

72%

Woody shared

58%

66%

Powdery

57%

Fresh shared

52%

55%

Earthy

55%

Floral

52%

White Floral

52%

Green

51%

Sweet

49%

Warm Spicy

47%

Performance

In Red 1872 Mandarin

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In Red

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtly spiced nature makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear, as many reviews highlight its non-offensive character. While it has an elegant touch, it leans more towards daytime and informal settings than formal evening events, with moderate longevity and sillage contributing to its versatility.

1872 Mandarin

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it a safe bet for the office or casual wear, though its lack of significant sillage might disappoint for formal events. The citrus and fresh accords lend themselves well to everyday use.