Fragrance comparison

212 vs 212 Shiny Silver

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,873 ratings analysed

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #24,738 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

212 Shiny Silver

Carolina Herrera

4.437 votes

Rank #45,290 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

212
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
212 Shiny Silver
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

2122/4

212 Shiny Silver2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 Shiny Silver
Sillage & projection: 212 Shiny Silver
Value for money: 212
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212Carolina Herrera

212 Shiny SilverCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,866 votes

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

Longevity212 Shiny Silver

Sillage212 Shiny Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value38

Category winner212Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

white floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

musky61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomCactus FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite CameliaRosePeony

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CamelliaGardeniaLily

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily, Gardenia and Musk. Durations are only published for 212 Shiny Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,738

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. 212 was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, White Camelia, Rose and Peo…

Reviews →

Carolina Herrera 212 Shiny Silver delivers a bright, clean spin on urban florals. The first spritz releases a punchy burst of sweet orange and bitter bergamot, backed by a quick flash of perfumer alcohol that evaporates within seconds. As the citrus settles, lush gardenia and dewy lily take over the heart, creating a …

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 or 212 Shiny Silver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes; 212 Shiny Silver is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose 212 Shiny Silver for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 or 212 Shiny Silver?

They last about the same: 212 Shiny Silver 67/100, 212 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 or 212 Shiny Silver?

212 Shiny Silver projects furthest (212 Shiny Silver 64/100, 212 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 and 212 Shiny Silver smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily, Gardenia and Musk.

Is 212 or 212 Shiny Silver better for summer or winter?

212 Shiny Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 and 212 Shiny Silver?

212 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. 212 Shiny Silver has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Camellia, Gardenia and Lily, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.