212 vs Magic Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Magic Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.
212Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Magic RoseChoose it for a green and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
2123/7
Magic Rose4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 212
- Community sentiment
- Magic Rose
- Longevity
- Magic Rose
- Sillage & projection
- 212
- Value for money
- Magic Rose
- Versatility
- Magic Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 212
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
212Carolina HerreraMagic RoseCharrier ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 50%Had 26%Want 24%
Category winner212Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
5,866 votes
26%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerMagic RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMagic Rose
Sillage212
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMagic RoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral86%
citrus72%
powdery58%
musky44%
green30%
green100%
rose91%
floral83%
white floral74%
woody65%
fresh56%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomCactus FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite CameliaRosePeony
Base
MuskSandalwood
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesPink PepperFreesiaViolet
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilyPeony
Base3 to 6 hours
CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLily, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Magic Rose, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer59
Fall47
Winter18
Day100
Night28
Category winnerMagic RoseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,395
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,037
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner212Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot212 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 →Magic Rose by Charrier Parfums is a green floral fragrance for women that centers on crisp botanicals, dewy blossoms, and clean woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of green notes, powdery violet, sweet freesia, and a touch of dry pink pepper. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of classic rose unfolds alon…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 212 or Magic Rose?
Magic Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes; Magic Rose is rated 3.92/5 from 38 votes. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Magic Rose for a green and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 212 or Magic Rose?
They last about the same: Magic Rose 67/100, 212 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 212 or Magic Rose?
212 projects furthest (212 56/100, Magic Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 212 and Magic Rose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Lily, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is 212 or Magic Rose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Magic Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 is the stronger pick. Magic Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 212 and Magic Rose?
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. Magic Rose has top notes of Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Freesia and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Peony, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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