Fragrance comparison

212 Men Aqua vs M by Marc de la Morandiere

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

212 Men Aqua

Carolina Herrera

4.13189 votes

Rank #26,507 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

M by Marc de la Morandiere

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #45,753 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

212 Men Aqua
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
M by Marc de la Morandiere
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 Men Aqua2/4

M by Marc de la Morandiere2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Sillage & projection: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Value for money: 212 Men Aqua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Men Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men AquaCarolina Herrera

M by Marc de la MorandiereMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM by Marc de la Morandiere

SillageM by Marc de la Morandiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value25

Category winner212 Men AquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea waterGingerGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmbroxanGardeniaCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskPalisander RosewoodVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamomCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

SagePatchouliSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Ambroxan and Cardamom. Durations are only published for M by Marc de la Morandiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex7

Women4

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,507

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner212 Men AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men Aqua by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. 212 Men Aqua was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Sea water, Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Ambroxan, Gardenia, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; base notes are Sandalwood,…

Reviews →

M by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, citrus-forward aromatic punch built for sunny days and straightforward daily routines. The opening hits immediately with sharp lemon peel, tart grapefruit, and a cool flicker of green cardamom. It is loud for five minutes. Soon, dry clary sage and earthy patchouli take over…

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 Men Aqua or M by Marc de la Morandiere?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 212 Men Aqua is rated 4.13/5 from 189 votes; M by Marc de la Morandiere is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 212 Men Aqua for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose M by Marc de la Morandiere for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men Aqua or M by Marc de la Morandiere?

M by Marc de la Morandiere lasts longest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 80/100, 212 Men Aqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men Aqua or M by Marc de la Morandiere?

M by Marc de la Morandiere projects furthest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 75/100, 212 Men Aqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men Aqua and M by Marc de la Morandiere smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ambroxan and Cardamom.

Is 212 Men Aqua or M by Marc de la Morandiere better for summer or winter?

M by Marc de la Morandiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men Aqua and M by Marc de la Morandiere?

212 Men Aqua has top notes of Sea water, Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambroxan, Gardenia, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Palisander Rosewood. M by Marc de la Morandiere has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Ambroxan.