Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Ghazal

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,901 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ghazal

Blend Oud

3.8657 votes

Rank #17,436 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghazal takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

212 NYC Pills3/7

Ghazal4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

GhazalBlend Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.86/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 44%Had 23%Want 33%

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

33%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGhazal

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGhazalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

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

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

RaspberryFreesiaJasminePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia 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

Spring100

Summer65

Fall47

Winter53

Day100

Night69

Category winnerGhazalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men5

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,901

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGhazalHigher 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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Ghazal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a cool floral heart of peony, freesia, and tart raspberry. The base rests on soft sandalwood and clean musk. It wears best on warm spring days, offering a light, airy presence for office environments or casual weekend brunches.

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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 Ghazal?

Ghazal takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Ghazal is rated 3.86/5 from 57 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghazal for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Ghazal?

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

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Ghazal?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Ghazal 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Ghazal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Freesia and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Ghazal?

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. Ghazal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.