Fragrance comparison

212 Heroes MTV vs Babēl

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

212 Heroes MTV

Carolina Herrera

3.4753 votes

Rank #28,122 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Babēl

3.805 votes

Rank #58,553 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Babēl takes 3 of 4 categories.

212 Heroes MTV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Babēl
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

212 Heroes MTV1/4

Babēl3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Babēl
Sillage & projection: Babēl
Value for money: Babēl
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Heroes MTV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Heroes MTVCarolina Herrera

BabēlBabēl

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

25%Hate

53 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBabēl

SillageBabēl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBabēlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

vanilla30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaVetiver

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Vanilla. Durations are only published for 212 Heroes MTV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter94

Day64

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex10

Women16

Casual 34%Party 30%Date 23%Work 13%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#58,553

PerfumerAnne McClain, Babette Lepke

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Heroes MTVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the spice hits hard. Carolina Herrera 212 Heroes MTV gives the familiar skateboard line an aromatic spicy makeover that immediately grabs attention. A sharp blast of black pepper and pungent cardamom jolts the senses before calming into a zesty, freshly grated ginger heart. Crisp green geranium keeps…

Reviews →

Babēl is a multifaceted unisex fragrance that relies on a spicy and woody structure. Bergamot and black pepper create a sharp opening, while the heart introduces floral tones like violet leaf and iris. Vetiver and cashmeran ground the scent, making it suitable for cooler autumn days. It offers a balanced, aromatic pro…

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 Heroes MTV or Babēl?

Babēl takes 3 of 4 categories. 212 Heroes MTV is rated 3.47/5 from 53 votes; Babēl is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose 212 Heroes MTV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Babēl for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Heroes MTV or Babēl?

Babēl lasts longest (Babēl 80/100, 212 Heroes MTV 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Heroes MTV or Babēl?

Babēl projects furthest (Babēl 63/100, 212 Heroes MTV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Heroes MTV and Babēl smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Vanilla.

Is 212 Heroes MTV or Babēl better for summer or winter?

212 Heroes MTV suits evening wear; Babēl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Heroes MTV and Babēl?

212 Heroes MTV has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger and Geranium, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Babēl has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar and Vanilla.