Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Essencial Exclusivo Floral

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 1,038 ratings analysed

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Essencial Exclusivo Floral

Natura

4.33988 votes

Rank #22,904 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Exclusivo Floral takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Exclusivo Floral
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

212 NYC Pills3/7

Essencial Exclusivo Floral4/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Exclusivo Floral
Community sentiment: Essencial Exclusivo Floral
Longevity: 212 NYC Pills
Sillage & projection: 212 NYC Pills
Value for money: Essencial Exclusivo Floral
Versatility: 212 NYC Pills
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essencial Exclusivo Floral

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Essencial Exclusivo FloralNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

4.33/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerEssencial Exclusivo FloralRating 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

52%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

988 votes

Category winnerEssencial Exclusivo FloralMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEssencial Exclusivo FloralBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match59%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

CitrusesAppleGreen NotesMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineEgyptian JasmineFreesiaLilyGardeniaPeachTuberoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskCaramelAmberSandalwoodIso E SuperCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Freesia and Gardenia. 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

Winter33

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

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,904

PerfumerMarion Costero, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssencial Exclusivo FloralHigher 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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Natura Essencial Exclusivo Floral opens with a bright citrus and apple crispness that quickly gives way to a massive white floral heart. It settles into a comfortable, sweet, and woody base on the skin. This is an versatile choice for someone who wants a floral scent that feels polished and present throughout a busy w…

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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 Essencial Exclusivo Floral?

Essencial Exclusivo Floral takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Essencial Exclusivo Floral is rated 4.33/5 from 988 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Exclusivo Floral for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Essencial Exclusivo Floral?

They last about the same: 212 NYC Pills 66/100, Essencial Exclusivo Floral 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Essencial Exclusivo Floral?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Essencial Exclusivo Floral 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Essencial Exclusivo Floral smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Freesia and Gardenia.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Essencial Exclusivo Floral better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Exclusivo Floral is the stronger pick. 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Essencial Exclusivo Floral?

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. Essencial Exclusivo Floral has top notes of Citruses, Apple, Green Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Egyptian Jasmine, Freesia and Lily, a base of Musk, Caramel, Amber and Sandalwood.