Water Lily Eau de Parfum vs 1872 Mandarin Parfum

Water Lily

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2017	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	£££££

1872 Mandarin

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Water Lily

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Water Lily

A truly gorgeous, understated fresh floral with a delicious hint of watermelon that's adored by all. This one's a definite crowd-pleaser and a perfect choice for those who want a delicate yet distinctive spring-summer scent.

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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	18%	16%
Floral	22%	25%
Fruity	6%	6%
Green	11%	11%
Sweet	11%	14%
Warm	13%	11%
Woody	14%	12%
Earthy	17%	14%
Animalic	1%	7%
Fresh	23%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Water Lily EdP

1872 Mandarin Parfum

Notes

Only in 1872 Mandarin

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

Only in Water Lily

Cyclamen 14% Orange Blossom 13% Pepper 13% Vetiver 13% Elemi 12% Oakmoss 11% Watermelon 8% Bergamot 8% Mandarin 7%

Only in 1872 Mandarin

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

Only in 1872 Mandarin

Oakmoss 17% Vetiver 15% Musk 15% Amber 14% Cedar 13% Patchouli 13% Saffron 13%

Accords

Water Lily 1872 Mandarin

100%

Citrus

100%

98%

Aromatic

72%

89%

Fresh Spicy

66%

76%

Earthy

55%

70%

Woody

66%

69%

White Floral

68%

Floral

52%

62%

Mossy

61%

Aquatic

Powdery

57%

55%

Ozonic

Fresh

55%

Green

51%

Sweet

49%

Citrus shared

100%

Aromatic shared

98%

72%

Fresh Spicy shared

89%

66%

Earthy shared

76%

55%

Woody shared

70%

66%

White Floral

69%

Floral shared

68%

52%

Mossy

62%

Aquatic

61%

Powdery

57%

Ozonic

55%

Fresh

55%

Green

51%

Sweet

49%

Performance

Water Lily 1872 Mandarin

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Water Lily

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its delicate, fresh, and clean profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While not overtly formal, its elegance could suit daytime formal events, and its refreshing quality is great for warmer weather activities.

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.