Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Liz Claiborne

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 673 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,782 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills 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.
Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

212 NYC Pills4/7

Liz Claiborne3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%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

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLiz Claiborne

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match51%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

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily and Freesia. 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

Winter36

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%

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,782

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher 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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Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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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 Liz Claiborne?

212 NYC Pills takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 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 Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Liz Claiborne?

They last about the same: Liz Claiborne 67/100, 212 NYC Pills 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Liz Claiborne?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Liz Claiborne smell similar?

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

Is 212 NYC Pills or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Liz Claiborne?

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. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.