212 NYC Pills vs Grace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3.
212 NYC PillsChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GraceChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212 NYC Pills3/8
Grace3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Grace
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- 212 NYC Pills
- Sillage & projection
- 212 NYC Pills
- Value for money
- Grace
- Versatility
- 212 NYC Pills
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
212 NYC PillsCarolina HerreraGraceHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%
3.96/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%
Category winnerGraceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
32%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
117 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity212 NYC Pills
Sillage212 NYC Pills
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGraceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral90%
citrus80%
green70%
powdery60%
musky50%
white floral100%
floral91%
citrus83%
fresh74%
fresh spicy65%
green56%
Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Cactus FlowerOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCameliaRosePeony
Base6-8 hrs
White MuskSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
FreesiaCalifornia OrangeGingerSicilian Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeony
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelWhite MuskSandalwood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall38
Winter23
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day100
Night42
Category winner212 NYC PillsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,719
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#12,418
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarolina 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…
Reviews →Hinode Grace is a bright, refreshing floral fragrance that blends crisp citrus with soft white flower petals and a warm, sugary base. The scent opens with an energetic splash of Sicilian bergamot and California orange, balanced by a sharp hint of fresh ginger and airy freesia. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, de…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 212 NYC Pills or Grace?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 3–3. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Grace is rated 3.96/5 from 117 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 Grace for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Grace?
They last about the same: 212 NYC Pills 66/100, Grace 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Grace?
212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Grace 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 212 NYC Pills and Grace smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is 212 NYC Pills or Grace better for summer or winter?
For summer, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. For winter, Grace is the stronger pick. 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear; Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Grace?
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. Grace has top notes of Freesia, California Orange, Ginger and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Caramel, White Musk and Sandalwood.
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