Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Dali Parfum de Toilette

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 5,067 ratings analysed

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Dali Parfum de Toilette

Salvador Dali · 1985

3.925,017 votes

Rank #23,202 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dali Parfum de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dali Parfum de Toilette
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

212 NYC Pills2/7

Dali Parfum de Toilette5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Dali Parfum de ToiletteSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.92/ 5 · 5,017 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerDali Parfum de ToiletteRating 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

31%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

5,017 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDali Parfum de Toilette

SillageDali Parfum de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDali Parfum de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

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

AldehydesIncenseCloveFruity NotesBasilGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NarcissusLilyJasmineTuberoseMimosaOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinMyrrhAmberSandalwoodOakmossVanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily and Jasmine. 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

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

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

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,202

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched1985

Reviews0

Category winnerDali Parfum de ToiletteHigher 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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Salvador Dali Dali Parfum de Toilette is a rich, spicy amber floral perfume created in 1985 by master perfumer Alberto Morillas. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, herbal basil, and a pungent pinch of warm clove. As the fizzy top notes settle on your skin, a lush bouquet of creamy jasmine, sweet …

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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 Dali Parfum de Toilette?

Dali Parfum de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Dali Parfum de Toilette is rated 3.92/5 from 5,017 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dali Parfum de Toilette for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Dali Parfum de Toilette?

Dali Parfum de Toilette lasts longest (Dali Parfum de Toilette 77/100, 212 NYC Pills 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Dali Parfum de Toilette?

Dali Parfum de Toilette projects furthest (Dali Parfum de Toilette 70/100, 212 NYC Pills 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Dali Parfum de Toilette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily and Jasmine.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Dali Parfum de Toilette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Dali Parfum de Toilette?

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. Dali Parfum de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Incense, Clove and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh, Amber and Sandalwood.