Fragrance comparison

212 vs Eau De Rocaille

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 5,880 ratings analysed

5 wins

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #25,063 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Eau De Rocaille

Caron

3.7914 votes

Rank #42,191 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 takes 5 of 5 categories.

212
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Eau De Rocaille
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2125/5

Eau De Rocaille0/5

Ratings & consensus: 212
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212
Sillage & projection: 212
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

Eau De RocailleCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

29%Love

29%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity212

Sillage212

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value44

Category winner212Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

rose77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

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

Notes

Blackcurrant SyrupGardeniaBergamotRoseOrange BlossomJasmineGreen MandarinCarrot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Gardenia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Eau De Rocaille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men11

Unisex11

Women78

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,063

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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 →

Caron Eau De Rocaille delivers an airy splash of springtime flowers and bright citrus. The opening hits immediately with crisp green mandarin and tart bergamot. It feels clean. A subtle touch of earthy carrot seeds softens the fruitiness, keeping the sweetness grounded rather than sticky. Within twenty minutes, dewy g…

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 Eau De Rocaille?

212 takes 5 of 5 categories. 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes; Eau De Rocaille is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Eau De Rocaille for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 or Eau De Rocaille?

212 lasts longest (212 66/100, Eau De Rocaille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 or Eau De Rocaille?

212 projects furthest (212 56/100, Eau De Rocaille 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 and Eau De Rocaille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is 212 or Eau De Rocaille better for summer or winter?

Eau De Rocaille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 and Eau De Rocaille?

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. Eau De Rocaille features Blackcurrant Syrup, Gardenia, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom.