Fragrance comparison

212 Splash for Women vs Astrea

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

212 Splash for Women

Carolina Herrera

3.9260 votes

Rank #32,619 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Astrea

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1138 votes

Rank #14,562 RoseCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Astrea takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Splash for Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Astrea
Choose it for a rose and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 Splash for Women2/7

Astrea5/7

Ratings & consensus: Astrea
Community sentiment: 212 Splash for Women
Longevity: Astrea
Sillage & projection: Astrea
Value for money: 212 Splash for Women
Versatility: Astrea
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Astrea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Splash for WomenCarolina Herrera

AstreaBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 17%Had 45%Want 38%

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerAstreaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

68%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

45%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winner212 Splash for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAstrea

SillageAstrea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value23

Category winner212 Splash for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

rose100%

caramel92%

fresh84%

floral77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

LitchiPeonyRose

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

LitchiPink PepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CaramelRosePeonyOlibanum

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Litchi and Peony. Durations are only published for 212 Splash for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall13

Winter7

Day100

Night25

Spring67

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day64

Night100

Category winnerAstreaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

Men8

Unisex8

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,562

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAstreaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 Splash for Women delivers an immediate burst of chilled summer energy. You get hit right away with tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a sticky afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into dewy p…

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Astrea by Boadicea the Victorious pairs bright litchi and pink pepper with a lush heart of Turkish-style rose and sweet caramel. A clean backbone of olibanum, amber, and soft musk keeps the floral sweetness from feeling sugary or heavy. It suits cool autumn evenings and formal dinners when you want a rich, romantic au…

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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 Splash for Women or Astrea?

Astrea takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Splash for Women is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes; Astrea is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes. Choose 212 Splash for Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Astrea for a rose and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Splash for Women or Astrea?

Astrea lasts longest (Astrea 85/100, 212 Splash for Women 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Splash for Women or Astrea?

Astrea projects furthest (Astrea 76/100, 212 Splash for Women 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Splash for Women and Astrea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Litchi and Peony.

Is 212 Splash for Women or Astrea better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Splash for Women is the stronger pick. For winter, Astrea is the stronger pick. 212 Splash for Women suits daytime wear; Astrea suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Splash for Women and Astrea?

212 Splash for Women has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Litchi, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Astrea has top notes of Litchi, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Caramel, Rose, Peony and Olibanum, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.