Fragrance comparison

212 Heroes MTV vs Fleuve Tendre

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 604 ratings analysed

212 Heroes MTV

Carolina Herrera

3.4753 votes

Rank #28,122 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Fleuve Tendre

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.88551 votes

Rank #6,503 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleuve Tendre takes 7 of 8 categories.

212 Heroes MTV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Fleuve Tendre
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Heroes MTV1/8

Fleuve Tendre7/8

Ratings & consensus: Fleuve Tendre
Community sentiment: Fleuve Tendre
Longevity: Fleuve Tendre
Sillage & projection: Fleuve Tendre
Value for money: Fleuve Tendre
Versatility: 212 Heroes MTV
Note pyramid (duration): Fleuve Tendre
Fragranxe ranking: Fleuve Tendre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Heroes MTVCarolina Herrera

Fleuve TendreLes Liquides Imaginaires

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

3.88/ 5 · 551 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerFleuve TendreRating 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

36%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

551 votes

Category winnerFleuve TendreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFleuve Tendre

SillageFleuve Tendre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value42

Category winnerFleuve TendreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

vanilla30%

musky100%

animalic91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomCuminCorianderSaffronBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskAnimal notesRose WaterGeraniumPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetSuedeVetiverIncenseTonka BeanPatchouli

Category winnerFleuve TendreLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter94

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night79

Category winner212 Heroes MTVMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex10

Women16

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

Men30

Unisex57

Women12

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,503

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerFleuve TendreHigher 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 →

Fleuve Tendre by Les Liquides Imaginaires starts with an unexpected burst of crisp mandarin orange and zesty cardamom, immediately dusted with warm coriander and black pepper. Rather than staying a typical aquatic blue scent, it quickly settles into a heart of dewy rose water, peppery geranium, and a distinctive warm …

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 Fleuve Tendre?

Fleuve Tendre takes 7 of 8 categories. 212 Heroes MTV is rated 3.47/5 from 53 votes; Fleuve Tendre is rated 3.88/5 from 551 votes. Choose 212 Heroes MTV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Fleuve Tendre for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Heroes MTV or Fleuve Tendre?

Fleuve Tendre lasts longest (Fleuve Tendre 67/100, 212 Heroes MTV 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Heroes MTV or Fleuve Tendre?

Fleuve Tendre projects furthest (Fleuve Tendre 58/100, 212 Heroes MTV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Heroes MTV and Fleuve Tendre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is 212 Heroes MTV or Fleuve Tendre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleuve Tendre is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 Heroes MTV is the stronger pick. 212 Heroes MTV suits evening wear; Fleuve Tendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Heroes MTV and Fleuve Tendre?

212 Heroes MTV has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger and Geranium, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Fleuve Tendre has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Cumin and Coriander, heart notes of Musk, Animal notes, Rose Water and Geranium, a base of Civet, Suede, Vetiver and Incense.