Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,886 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette

Roberto Torretta

5.002 votes

Rank #35,355 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 3 of 4 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 NYC Pills3/4

Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Roberto Torretta Eau de ToiletteRoberto Torretta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRoberto Torretta Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

white floral100%

citrus83%

woody65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery

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

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,886

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner212 NYC PillsHigher 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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Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette is a light floral fragrance for women that highlights citrus and white floral notes. Launched in 2011, this scent emphasizes a crisp, sunny character ideal for daytime wear. Bergamot and mandarin orange provide a sharp opening, leading to a jasmine and lily heart that settles onto a sm…

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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 Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette?

212 NYC Pills takes 3 of 4 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette?

212 NYC Pills lasts longest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 NYC Pills and Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily and Jasmine.

Is 212 NYC Pills or Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear; Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette?

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. Roberto Torretta Eau de Toilette has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily, a base of Sandalwood.