Fragrance comparison

212 Splash for Women vs Aura for Women

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

212 Splash for Women

Carolina Herrera

3.9260 votes

Rank #32,619 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Aura for Women

Jacomo

3.33190 votes

Rank #12,108 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura for Women takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Splash for Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aura for Women
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Splash for Women2/7

Aura for Women5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Splash for WomenCarolina Herrera

Aura for WomenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 17%Had 45%Want 38%

3.33/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winner212 Splash for WomenRating 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

17%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

162 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAura for Women

SillageAura for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAura for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

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

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeFreesiaTuberoseLitchiBlackberry

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, 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

Spring100

Summer87

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night12

Category winnerAura for WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,108

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerAura for WomenHigher 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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Aura for Women by Jacomo is a floral fruity scent released in 2001. It balances zesty grapefruit and lychee with a heart of mimosa and jasmine, settling into a powdery musk and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for daytime wear in the spring or summer, offering a clean, approachable profile for casual setting…

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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 Aura for Women?

Aura for Women takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Splash for Women is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes; Aura for Women is rated 3.33/5 from 190 votes. Choose 212 Splash for Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aura for Women for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Splash for Women or Aura for Women?

Aura for Women lasts longest (Aura for Women 64/100, 212 Splash for Women 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Splash for Women or Aura for Women?

Aura for Women projects furthest (Aura for Women 59/100, 212 Splash for Women 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Splash for Women and Aura for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Litchi and Peony.

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

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

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

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. Aura for Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Tuberose, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.