Fragrance comparison

212 Men Splash vs Piccolo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

3 wins

212 Men Splash

Carolina Herrera

4.0860 votes

Rank #34,734 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #62,712 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Men Splash takes 3 of 5 categories.

212 Men Splash
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Men Splash3/5

Piccolo2/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men Splash
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piccolo
Sillage & projection: 212 Men Splash
Value for money: Piccolo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Men Splash

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men SplashCarolina Herrera

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 24%Had 45%Want 31%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

Category winner212 Men SplashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPiccolo

Sillage212 Men Splash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPiccoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

NutmegCardamomGingerGardenia

Base

MuskSandalwoodIncense

Top

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall29

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,712

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner212 Men SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men Splash by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. 212 Men Splash was launched in 2007. Top notes are Mint and Bergamot; middle notes are Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Gardenia; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Incense. It opens with Mint, Bergamot. The heart moves into Nutmeg, Cardamom. In…

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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 Men Splash or Piccolo?

212 Men Splash takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 Men Splash is rated 4.08/5 from 60 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose 212 Men Splash for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men Splash or Piccolo?

Piccolo lasts longest (Piccolo 68/100, 212 Men Splash 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men Splash or Piccolo?

212 Men Splash projects furthest (212 Men Splash 53/100, Piccolo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men Splash and Piccolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is 212 Men Splash or Piccolo better for summer or winter?

212 Men Splash suits daytime wear; Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men Splash and Piccolo?

212 Men Splash has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Incense. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.