Fragrance comparison

212 Men White vs Axis Black Caviar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

212 Men White

Carolina Herrera

3.9845 votes

Rank #35,295 AromaticWoody

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71%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #13,926 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 Men White
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 Men White3/7

Axis Black Caviar4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men WhiteCarolina Herrera

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 28%Had 30%Want 43%

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity212 Men White

Sillage212 Men White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value54

Category winner212 Men WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

tobacco61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

LavenderCardamomCorianderPepper

Base

TobaccoSandalwoodVetiverMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender 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

Spring100

Summer73

Fall47

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men White by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. 212 Men White was launched in 2003. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender, Cardamom, Coriander and Pepper; base notes are Tobacco, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. It opens with Mandarin Orange, Bergam…

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Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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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 White or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 Men White is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes; Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes. Choose 212 Men White for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men White or Axis Black Caviar?

They last about the same: 212 Men White 62/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men White or Axis Black Caviar?

212 Men White projects furthest (212 Men White 64/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men White and Axis Black Caviar smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is 212 Men White or Axis Black Caviar better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Men White is the stronger pick. For winter, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. 212 Men White suits daytime wear; Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men White and Axis Black Caviar?

212 Men White has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk.