Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Men Pills vs Munich MUC

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 NYC Men Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.3342 votes

Rank #24,083 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Munich MUC

The Scent of Departure

3.5511 votes

Rank #57,816 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Men Pills takes 4 of 4 categories.

212 NYC Men Pills
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Munich MUC
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 NYC Men Pills4/4

Munich MUC0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC Men PillsCarolina Herrera

Munich MUCThe Scent of Departure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 28%Had 26%Want 47%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winner212 NYC Men PillsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

9%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Men Pills

Sillage212 NYC Men Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

violet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

marine61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesSpicesLavenderPetitgrainGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletSageGardeniaGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodIncenseVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

LemonBergamotTangerineSpicesOrange

Heart

Sea NotesLily-of-the-ValleyVioletGreen TeaFlowersLilac

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Violet and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for 212 NYC Men Pills, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall89

Winter42

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex14

Women7

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 16%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,083

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,816

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 NYC Men PillsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 NYC Men Pills brings an energetic blast of urban green freshness. The first spray snaps with sharp grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and crushed leaves. It wakes you up instantly. Within ten minutes, that initial citrus sting calms down into a clean floral heart of violet petals and warm grated ginge…

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Munich MUC opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot, bringing a clean, citrus-heavy airiness. A quiet heart of green tea and fresh lilac softens the initial bite, settling onto a light base of white musk. It works best as an easy, breezy daytime option for hot summer afternoons.

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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 NYC Men Pills or Munich MUC?

212 NYC Men Pills takes 4 of 4 categories. 212 NYC Men Pills is rated 4.33/5 from 42 votes; Munich MUC is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose 212 NYC Men Pills for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Munich MUC for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Men Pills or Munich MUC?

212 NYC Men Pills lasts longest (212 NYC Men Pills 71/100, Munich MUC 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Men Pills or Munich MUC?

212 NYC Men Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Men Pills 68/100, Munich MUC 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Men Pills and Munich MUC smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Violet and Guaiac Wood.

Is 212 NYC Men Pills or Munich MUC better for summer or winter?

212 NYC Men Pills suits daytime wear; Munich MUC suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Men Pills and Munich MUC?

212 NYC Men Pills has top notes of Green Notes, Spices, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Violet, Sage, Gardenia and Ginger, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Vetiver and Labdanum. Munich MUC has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Spices, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Green Tea, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Guaiac Wood.