Fragrance comparison

212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition vs Yin 2

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition

Carolina Herrera

3.5038 votes

Rank #30,025 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Yin 2

Jacques Fath

3.4349 votes

Rank #21,787 FreshSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yin 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Yin 2
Choose it for a fresh and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition2/7

Yin 25/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition
Community sentiment: Yin 2
Longevity: Yin 2
Sillage & projection: Yin 2
Value for money: Yin 2
Versatility: 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Yin 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Heroes for Her Collector EditionCarolina Herrera

Yin 2Jacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

3.43/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%

Category winner212 Heroes for Her Collector EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

13%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

24%Hate

38 votes

10%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerYin 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityYin 2

SillageYin 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value63

Category winnerYin 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh88%

floral77%

woody65%

rose53%

white floral42%

fresh100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyWhite Flowers

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

Top

Green AppleCitruses

Heart

Peony

Base

PralineVanillaCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Peony and Cedar. Durations are only published for 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall83

Winter92

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall43

Winter36

Day100

Night18

Category winner212 Heroes for Her Collector EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex5

Women76

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 15%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerYin 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition delivers a bright, energetic burst of effervescent citruses right out of the nozzle. The opening feels crisp and zesty before settling into a fresh heart of dewy peony and delicate white flowers. It is clean, youthful, and thoroughly uncomplicated. Soft cedar and c…

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Yin 2 by Jacques Fath opens with a crisp, sparkling burst of green apple and citrus. This bright start quickly transitions into a soft heart of peony, eventually settling into a comforting base of praline, vanilla, and woods. It is a lighthearted, sweet floral-fruity scent perfect for casual daytime wear during the mi…

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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 Heroes for Her Collector Edition or Yin 2?

Yin 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition is rated 3.50/5 from 38 votes; Yin 2 is rated 3.43/5 from 49 votes. Choose 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Yin 2 for a fresh and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition or Yin 2?

Yin 2 lasts longest (Yin 2 58/100, 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition or Yin 2?

Yin 2 projects furthest (Yin 2 58/100, 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition and Yin 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Peony and Cedar.

Is 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition or Yin 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition is the stronger pick. 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition suits daytime wear; Yin 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition and Yin 2?

212 Heroes for Her Collector Edition has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Peony and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar. Yin 2 has top notes of Green Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Peony, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.