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212 on Ice 2006 vs Obsidian

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

Updated 49 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 on Ice 2006 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • 212 on Ice 2006

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Obsidian

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 on Ice 20064/5
Obsidian1/5
Ratings & consensus
212 on Ice 2006
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
212 on Ice 2006
Sillage & projection
212 on Ice 2006
Value for money
Obsidian
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
212 on Ice 2006

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
212 on Ice 2006Carolina Herrera
ObsidianKevin Schepis
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 15%Had 44%Want 41%
3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%
Category winner212 on Ice 2006Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

36%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

Longevity212 on Ice 2006

Sillage212 on Ice 2006

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value67
Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
floral77%
fresh69%
rose61%
fruity100%
sweet86%
tropical72%
fresh58%
white floral44%
citrus30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitBergamotTangerine
Heart
Red BerriesJasmineGardeniaRosePeony
Base
SandalwoodMusk
Top
PassionfruitStrawberryGrapefruitPineappleTangerine
Heart
JasmineVanilla OrchidRed BerriesPeony
Base
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tangerine, Red Berries and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring65
Summer100
Fall41
Winter29
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter57
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men13
Unisex63
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 on Ice 2006Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 on Ice 2006 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. 212 on Ice 2006 was launched in 2006. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine; middle notes are Red Berries, Jasmine, Gardenia, Rose and Peony; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk. It opens with Grapefruit, Bergamot. The heart moves in…

Reviews →

Obsidian by Kevin Schepis is a fruit-forward blend that leans heavily into tropical notes like passionfruit and pineapple. The scent opens with a bright, syrupy burst, drying down into a warm base of musk and soft woods. It is best suited for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months when its swee…

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 on Ice 2006 or Obsidian?

212 on Ice 2006 takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 on Ice 2006 is rated 4.18/5 from 38 votes; Obsidian is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose 212 on Ice 2006 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 on Ice 2006 or Obsidian?

212 on Ice 2006 lasts longest (212 on Ice 2006 60/100, Obsidian 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 on Ice 2006 or Obsidian?

212 on Ice 2006 projects furthest (212 on Ice 2006 57/100, Obsidian 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 on Ice 2006 and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Red Berries and Jasmine.

Is 212 on Ice 2006 or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

212 on Ice 2006 suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 on Ice 2006 and Obsidian?

212 on Ice 2006 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Obsidian has top notes of Passionfruit, Strawberry, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries and Peony, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.

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