Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Fleur de Cabotine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #24,347 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur de Cabotine

Grès

3.51150 votes

Rank #14,785 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur de Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

212 NYC Pills5/7

Fleur de Cabotine2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Fleur de CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.51/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

17%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

150 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value57

Category winnerFleur de CabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

floral100%

sweet91%

white floral83%

green74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

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

MignonetteSyringaMandarin Orange

Heart

Cactus FlowerLilyOrchidPeony

Base

NectarineMuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesCactus Flower, Mandarin Orange, Lily 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

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter16

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

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,347

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#14,785

PerfumerJean Claude Delville, Jean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerFleur de CabotineHigher 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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Fleur de Cabotine opens with a sharp burst of bitter mignonette, sweet syringa, and juicy mandarin orange. This initial splash feels intensely green and herbaceous before softening into a dewy heart of cactus flower, peony, and white lily. As it settles on skin, nectarine and soft musk add a touch of subtle sweetness …

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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 Fleur de Cabotine?

212 NYC Pills takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Fleur de Cabotine is rated 3.51/5 from 150 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 Fleur de Cabotine for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Fleur de Cabotine?

212 NYC Pills lasts longest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Fleur de Cabotine 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Fleur de Cabotine?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Fleur de Cabotine 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Fleur de Cabotine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Cactus Flower, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Peony.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Fleur de Cabotine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Fleur de Cabotine?

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. Fleur de Cabotine has top notes of Mignonette, Syringa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cactus Flower, Lily, Orchid and Peony, a base of Nectarine, Musk and Heliotrope.