212 NYC Pills vs Arizona
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
212 NYC Pills takes 6 of 8 categories.
212 NYC PillsChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ArizonaChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
212 NYC Pills6/8
Arizona2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- 212 NYC Pills
- Community sentiment
- 212 NYC Pills
- Longevity
- 212 NYC Pills
- Sillage & projection
- 212 NYC Pills
- Value for money
- Arizona
- Versatility
- 212 NYC Pills
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 212 NYC Pills
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arizona
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
212 NYC PillsCarolina HerreraArizonaProenza SchoulerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%
3.74/ 5 · 643 votes
Have 51%Had 18%Want 31%
Category winner212 NYC PillsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
27%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
643 votes
Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity212 NYC Pills
Sillage212 NYC Pills
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArizonaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral90%
citrus80%
green70%
powdery60%
musky50%
powdery100%
citrus92%
musky84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
iris61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Cactus FlowerOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCameliaRosePeony
Base6-8 hrs
White MuskSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Cactus FlowerSolar NotesStrawberryOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
OrrisCashmeranMuskVanilla
Category winner212 NYC PillsLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall38
Winter23
Day100
Night17
Spring90
Summer100
Fall37
Winter17
Day100
Night29
Category winner212 NYC PillsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,979
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#3,387
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews143
Category winnerArizonaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarolina 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 →Arizona by Proenza Schouler delivers an unexpected mix of bright citrus, desert botanicals, and velvety powder. The opening splashes crisp mandarin orange, bergamot, and sweet orange before settling into an unusual heart of watery cactus flower, strawberry, and sunlit solar notes. As jasmine, rose, and orange blossom …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 212 NYC Pills or Arizona?
212 NYC Pills takes 6 of 8 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Arizona is rated 3.74/5 from 643 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 Arizona for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Arizona?
They last about the same: 212 NYC Pills 66/100, Arizona 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Arizona?
212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Arizona 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 212 NYC Pills and Arizona smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Cactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.
Is 212 NYC Pills or Arizona better for summer or winter?
For summer, Arizona is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear; Arizona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Arizona?
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. Arizona has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cactus Flower, Solar Notes, Strawberry and Orange Blossom, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Musk and Vanilla.
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