Fragrance comparison

212 vs Arizona

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,509 ratings analysed

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #26,461 White FloralFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Arizona

Proenza Schouler

3.74643 votes

Rank #3,387 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arizona takes 4 of 7 categories.

212
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Arizona
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

2123/7

Arizona4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212Carolina Herrera

ArizonaProenza Schouler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 643 votes

Have 51%Had 18%Want 31%

Category winner212Rating 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

27%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

643 votes

Category winner212Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity212

SillageArizona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value62

Category winnerArizonaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

iris61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and powdery

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Cactus FlowerSolar NotesStrawberryOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

OrrisCashmeranMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Arizona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall37

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Category winnerArizonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,461

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Category winnerArizonaHigher 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…

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Arizona by Proenza Schouler delivers an unexpected mix of bright citrus, desert botanicals, and velvety powder. The opening splashes crisp mandarin orange, bergamot, and sweet orange before settling into an unusual heart of watery cactus flower, strawberry, and sunlit solar notes. As jasmine, rose, and orange blossom …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 or Arizona?

Arizona takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes; Arizona is rated 3.74/5 from 643 votes. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Arizona for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 or Arizona?

They last about the same: 212 66/100, Arizona 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 or Arizona?

Projection is very close: Arizona 57/100, 212 56/100 for sillage.

Do 212 and Arizona smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is 212 or Arizona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arizona is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 is the stronger pick. Arizona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 and Arizona?

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. Arizona has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cactus Flower, Solar Notes, Strawberry and Orange Blossom, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Musk and Vanilla.