Fragrance comparison

212 vs London

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 5,876 ratings analysed

4 wins

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #24,291 White FloralFloral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

London

Pussy Deluxe

3.6010 votes

Rank #52,435 FreshCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

2124/5

London1/5

Ratings & consensus: 212
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212
Sillage & projection: 212
Value for money: London
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

LondonPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 18%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

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity212

Sillage212

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

fresh100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and white 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

Top15-30 mins

LemonNectarineMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony. Durations are only published for London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer100

Fall13

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,291

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,435

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…

Reviews →

Pussy Deluxe London delivers an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy nectarine, and bright mandarin orange. It kicks off fast. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony, lily-of-the-valley, and freesia. The overall feel is cheerful, clean, and breezy. You get zero heavy amber or …

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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 London?

212 takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes; London is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose London for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 or London?

212 lasts longest (212 66/100, London 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 or London?

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

Do 212 and London smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony.

Is 212 or London better for summer or winter?

London suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 and London?

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. London has top notes of Lemon, Nectarine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk.