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212 NYC Pills vs Arizona Collector Edition

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

Updated 66 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arizona Collector Edition takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • 212 NYC Pills

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Arizona Collector Edition

    Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 NYC Pills2/6
Arizona Collector Edition4/6
Ratings & consensus
Arizona Collector Edition
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Arizona Collector Edition
Sillage & projection
Arizona Collector Edition
Value for money
Arizona Collector Edition
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
212 NYC Pills
Fragranxe ranking
212 NYC Pills

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera
Arizona Collector EditionProenza Schouler
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%
4.38/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
Category winnerArizona Collector EditionRating 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

56%Love
31%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityArizona Collector Edition

SillageArizona Collector Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value67
Category winnerArizona Collector EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral90%
citrus80%
green70%
powdery60%
musky50%
musky100%
powdery92%
rose84%
citrus77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and musky

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseStrawberrySolar NotesCactus FlowerJasmineOrange Blossom
Base4 to 7 hours
CashmeranMuskVanillaOrris
Category winner212 NYC PillsLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer92
Fall38
Winter23
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer100
Fall17
Winter17
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex50
Women36
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,979

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Arizona Collector Edition by Proenza Schouler centers on a sunny, airy profile built around cactus flower and luminous solar notes. It opens with an immediate burst of bright citrus, combining juicy orange, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot. As the initial spray settles, the fragrance introduces a tender floral bouq…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 NYC Pills or Arizona Collector Edition?

Arizona Collector Edition takes 4 of 6 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Arizona Collector Edition is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arizona Collector Edition for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Arizona Collector Edition?

Arizona Collector Edition lasts longest (Arizona Collector Edition 70/100, 212 NYC Pills 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Arizona Collector Edition?

Arizona Collector Edition projects furthest (Arizona Collector Edition 75/100, 212 NYC Pills 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Arizona Collector Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Cactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Arizona Collector Edition better for summer or winter?

212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear; Arizona Collector Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Arizona Collector Edition?

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 Collector Edition has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Strawberry, Solar Notes and Cactus Flower, a base of Cashmeran, Musk, Vanilla and Orris.

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