Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Absinto Proibido

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,886 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Absinto Proibido

Água de Cheiro

3.9122 votes

Rank #48,409 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 4 of 5 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absinto Proibido
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 NYC Pills4/5

Absinto Proibido1/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 NYC Pills
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 NYC Pills
Sillage & projection: 212 NYC Pills
Value for money: Absinto Proibido
Versatility: Not scored
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

Absinto ProibidoÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

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

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value62

Category winnerAbsinto ProibidoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

sweet100%

white floral92%

coffee84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral 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

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeRice

Heart

Orange BlossomBelladonnaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony

Base

CoffeeSugarAlmondSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony. 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

Spring57

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

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

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,886

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#48,409

PerfumerLeandro Petit

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…

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Absinto Proibido by Água de Cheiro brings a gourmand flair to the Oriental Floral category. It opens with spicy pink pepper and mandarin before transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom and peony. The base lingers with a warm blend of coffee, sugar, and almond, making it a distinct choice for cooler evenings…

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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 Absinto Proibido?

212 NYC Pills takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Absinto Proibido is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absinto Proibido for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Absinto Proibido?

212 NYC Pills lasts longest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Absinto Proibido 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Absinto Proibido?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Absinto Proibido 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Absinto Proibido smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony.

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

212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear; Absinto Proibido suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Absinto Proibido?

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. Absinto Proibido has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Belladonna, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Coffee, Sugar, Almond and Sandalwood.