Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Fracas

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 4,779 ratings analysed

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #575 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas 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.
Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

212 NYC Pills2/7

Fracas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating 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

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFracasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, 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

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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

Winter97

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%

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#575

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher 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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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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 Fracas?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, 212 NYC Pills 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, 212 NYC Pills 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Fracas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Fracas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Fracas?

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. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.