Fragrance comparison

212 vs Fleurs Fraîches

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 5,876 ratings analysed

5 wins

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #24,779 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Fleurs Fraîches

Worth

3.8010 votes

Rank #44,877 White FloralFresh

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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.
Fleurs Fraîches
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

2125/5

Fleurs Fraîches0/5

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

Fleurs FraîchesWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

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

30%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 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%

fresh86%

floral72%

rose58%

green44%

citrus30%

Scent match55%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

Notes

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaRoseLilacJasmineOrange BlossomCitrusesAldehydes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,779

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Fleurs Fraîches by Worth is a classic floral composition for women, centered on a bright bouquet of peony, lily-of-the-valley, and rose. Launched in 1973, it offers a clean, garden-inspired profile that remains a sensible choice for office wear or daytime outings during the spring and summer seasons when you want some…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 or Fleurs Fraîches?

212 takes 5 of 5 categories. 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes; Fleurs Fraîches is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Fleurs Fraîches for a white floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 or Fleurs Fraîches?

212 lasts longest (212 66/100, Fleurs Fraîches 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 or Fleurs Fraîches?

212 projects furthest (212 56/100, Fleurs Fraîches 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 and Fleurs Fraîches smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is 212 or Fleurs Fraîches better for summer or winter?

Fleurs Fraîches suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 and Fleurs Fraîches?

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. Fleurs Fraîches features Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia, Rose and Lilac.