Fragrance comparison

212 Heroes MTV vs Rajasthan

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

212 Heroes MTV

Carolina Herrera

3.4753 votes

Rank #28,122 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rajasthan

Mendes Perfumes

2.9522 votes

Rank #53,828 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rajasthan takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

212 Heroes MTV2/5

Rajasthan3/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 Heroes MTV
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rajasthan
Sillage & projection: Rajasthan
Value for money: Rajasthan
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

RajasthanMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

2.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%

Category winner212 Heroes MTVRating 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

5%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

41%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityRajasthan

SillageRajasthan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRajasthanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

vanilla30%

warm spicy100%

tobacco90%

vanilla80%

sweet70%

amber60%

woody50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and vanilla

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

CardamomCinnamonBergamotLavender

Heart

Black PepperGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

TobaccoVanillaCedarAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiver

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

Spring9

Summer9

Fall18

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex10

Women16

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,828

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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Rajasthan by Mendes Perfumes opens with sharp cardamom and sweet cinnamon before settling into heavy tobacco and vanilla. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, this 2023 release packs a dense warm spicy wallop suited for freezing winter nights. It clings tightly to leather jackets and heavy coats.

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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 MTV or Rajasthan?

Rajasthan takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 Heroes MTV is rated 3.47/5 from 53 votes; Rajasthan is rated 2.95/5 from 22 votes. Choose 212 Heroes MTV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rajasthan for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Heroes MTV or Rajasthan?

Rajasthan lasts longest (Rajasthan 91/100, 212 Heroes MTV 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Heroes MTV or Rajasthan?

Rajasthan projects furthest (Rajasthan 71/100, 212 Heroes MTV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Heroes MTV and Rajasthan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Vanilla.

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

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

What are the notes in 212 Heroes MTV and Rajasthan?

212 Heroes MTV has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger and Geranium, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Rajasthan has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Ylang Ylang, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.