Fragrance comparison

212 NYC Pills vs Romeo di Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 458 ratings analysed

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #23,573 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Romeo di Romeo Gigli

Romeo Gigli

4.15408 votes

Rank #3,635 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

212 NYC Pills2/7

Romeo di Romeo Gigli4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Romeo di Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

4.15/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliRating 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

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

408 votes

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

floral84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, 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

MarigoldAsafoetidaBasilLimeCitrusesBergamotMangoMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomCarnationJasmineFreesiaCassiaLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRose

Base

Orris RootBenzoinSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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

Winter40

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

Unisex18

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,573

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,635

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliHigher 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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Romeo di Romeo Gigli by Romeo Gigli is a Floral fragrance for women. Romeo di Romeo Gigli was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophie Labbe. Top notes are Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil, Lime, Citruses, Bergamot, Mango and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine, Freesia, C…

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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 Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes; Romeo di Romeo Gigli is rated 4.15/5 from 408 votes. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romeo di Romeo Gigli for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 NYC Pills or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

They last about the same: 212 NYC Pills 66/100, Romeo di Romeo Gigli 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 NYC Pills or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

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

Do 212 NYC Pills and Romeo di Romeo Gigli smell similar?

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

Is 212 NYC Pills or Romeo di Romeo Gigli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 NYC Pills and Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

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. Romeo di Romeo Gigli has top notes of Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Orris Root, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense.