Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs 212

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 5,916 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #24,006 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

212 NYC Pills4/7

2121/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

212Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winner212Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

34%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,866 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value47

Category winner212 NYC PillsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

Scent match89%Very similar · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Cactus FlowerOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCameliaRosePeony

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskSandalwood

Top

Orange BlossomCactus FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite CameliaRosePeony

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for 212 NYC Pills, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,006

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 NYC PillsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 NYC Pills delivers an energetic shot of crisp city freshness that cuts straight through stale morning air. The initial mist hits with sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and a tart splash of green cactus flower. It does not linger on heavy sweetness. Instead, the profile expands into clean gard…

Reviews →

212 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. 212 was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, White Camelia, Rose and Peo…

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 NYC Pills or 212?

212 NYC Pills takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or 212?

They last about the same: 212 NYC Pills 66/100, 212 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or 212?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, 212 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and 212 smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Cactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is 212 NYC Pills or 212 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 is the stronger pick. 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and 212?

212 NYC Pills has top notes of Cactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. 212 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.