Fragrance comparison

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 vs First Blush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Carolina Herrera

4.1967 votes

Rank #30,083 CitrusFresh Spicy

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63%scent match

Closely related

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #59,996 GreenFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Men a Summer on Ice 20035/7

First Blush2/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Community sentiment: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Longevity: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Sillage & projection: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Value for money: First Blush
Versatility: First Blush
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Carolina Herrera

First BlushClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 18%Had 53%Want 29%

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

11%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Sillage212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFirst BlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLemonNeroliMandarin OrangeBasilMint

Heart

GardeniaNutmegCorianderGingerCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLabdanumIncense

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotWhite TeaMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineNeroliBasil

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCashmirwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Basil and Mint. Durations are only published for First Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall27

Winter10

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerFirst BlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 was launched in 2003. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Mint; middle notes are Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander, Ginger and Cardamom; base notes are Musk, Sandalwo…

Reviews →

First Blush by Clean offers a crisp, herbal wash of scent that feels like stepping out into cool morning air. The opening hits with tangy bergamot, steeped white tea, and crushed mint leaves, delivering a refreshing burst of green energy. As the initial brightness settles, soft neroli and jasmine petals mingle with th…

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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 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or First Blush?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes; First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes. Choose 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or First Blush?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 lasts longest (212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 68/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or First Blush?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 projects furthest (212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 60/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 and First Blush smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Basil and Mint.

Is 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or First Blush better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is the stronger pick. For winter, First Blush is the stronger pick. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 suits daytime wear; First Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 and First Blush?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Incense. First Blush has top notes of Bergamot, White Tea and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Basil, a base of Musk, Cashmirwood and Amber.