Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs 212 On Ice 2009

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

7 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

212 On Ice 2009

Carolina Herrera

3.91109 votes

Rank #31,281 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 7 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212 On Ice 2009
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring.

212 NYC Pills7/7

212 On Ice 20090/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 NYC Pills
Community sentiment: 212 NYC Pills
Longevity: 212 NYC Pills
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

212 On Ice 2009Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.91/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

Category winner212 NYC PillsRating 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

28%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value45

Category winner212 NYC PillsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

citrus100%

white floral86%

powdery72%

floral58%

woody44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and floral

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

PeonyLilyGardeniaIris

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily. 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

Winter13

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%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#31,281

PerfumerNot listed

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 On Ice 2009 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral fragrance for women. 212 On Ice 2009 was launched in 2009. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Peony, Lily, Gardenia and Iris; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk. It opens with Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. The heart moves into Peony…

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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 Pills or 212 On Ice 2009?

212 NYC Pills takes 7 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; 212 On Ice 2009 is rated 3.91/5 from 109 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 On Ice 2009 for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or 212 On Ice 2009?

212 NYC Pills lasts longest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, 212 On Ice 2009 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or 212 On Ice 2009?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, 212 On Ice 2009 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and 212 On Ice 2009 smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily.

Is 212 NYC Pills or 212 On Ice 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 NYC Pills 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 On Ice 2009?

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 On Ice 2009 has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Peony, Lily, Gardenia and Iris, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.