Osmanthus Elixir Eau de Parfum vs 1872 Mandarin Parfum

Osmanthus Elixir

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2016
£££££	Price Tier	£££££

1872 Mandarin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Osmanthus Elixir

This Elixir by Ormonde Jayne is a bright, uplifting citrus-floral that's dividing opinion. Some say it's a 'masterpiece' and 'photorealistic', while others find it a bit 'odd' or even 'chilling'. It’s an original take on osmanthus - not one for the timid.

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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	12%	16%
Floral	25%	25%
Fruity	13%	6%
Green	9%	11%
Sweet	13%	14%
Warm	9%	11%
Woody	16%	12%
Earthy	8%	14%
Animalic	10%	7%
Fresh	17%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Osmanthus Elixir EdP

1872 Mandarin Parfum

Notes

Only in Osmanthus Elixir

Grapefruit 45% Davana 31% Pimiento 23%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Mandarin 17% Bergamot 15% Nectarine 14% Ginger 11% Lime 11% Basil 11% Coriander 11% Lemon 10%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 30% vs 12%

Only in Osmanthus Elixir

Osmanthus 36% Water Lily 33%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

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

Shared Notes

Cedar 28% vs 13%

Musk 25% vs 14%

Vetiver 24% vs 15%

Only in Osmanthus Elixir

Labdanum 21%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Oakmoss 17% Amber 14% Patchouli 13% Saffron 13%

Accords

Osmanthus Elixir 1872 Mandarin

100%

Citrus

100%

82%

Aromatic

72%

80%

Woody

66%

75%

Floral

52%

68%

Fruity

51%

Fresh Spicy

66%

60%

Green

51%

58%

Musky

49%

Powdery

57%

50%

Fresh

55%

Earthy

55%

Sweet

49%

Citrus shared

100%

Aromatic shared

82%

72%

Woody shared

80%

66%

Floral shared

75%

52%

Fruity

68%

Fresh Spicy shared

51%

66%

Green shared

60%

51%

Musky

58%

Powdery shared

49%

57%

Fresh shared

50%

55%

Earthy

55%

Sweet

49%

Performance

Osmanthus Elixir 1872 Mandarin

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Osmanthus Elixir

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh and uplifting character makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, but its strong projection flagged in reviews means it might be a bit much for a formal setting. The clean and airy quality, however, could work well in a carefully applied office context, especially if you want to make a fresh statement.

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.