Fragrance comparison

212 Splash for Women vs Mon Paris Couture

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 596 ratings analysed

212 Splash for Women

Carolina Herrera

3.9260 votes

Rank #32,619 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mon Paris Couture

Yves Saint Laurent

3.89536 votes

Rank #4,514 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Paris Couture takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Splash for Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mon Paris Couture
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

212 Splash for Women2/7

Mon Paris Couture5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Splash for WomenCarolina Herrera

Mon Paris CoutureYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 17%Had 45%Want 38%

3.89/ 5 · 536 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerMon Paris CoutureRating 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

32%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

536 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMon Paris Couture

SillageMon Paris Couture

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMon Paris CoutureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

rose84%

floral77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

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

RaspberryGrapefruitLitchiBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RosePeonyOrange BlossomDatura

Base

White MuskPatchouliCashmeranAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Litchi. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winner212 Splash for WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men1

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,514

PerfumerDora Baghriche, Harry Fremont, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerMon Paris CoutureHigher 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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Mon Paris Couture by Yves Saint Laurent is a bright, sparkling fruity-floral fragrance that brings a zesty citrus twist to the sweet berry DNA of the original line. Sliced grapefruit, tart raspberry, and juicy litchi open the scent with a crisp, fizzy brightness before settling into a romantic heart of fresh rosebuds,…

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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 Mon Paris Couture?

Mon Paris Couture takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Splash for Women is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes; Mon Paris Couture is rated 3.89/5 from 536 votes. Choose 212 Splash for Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mon Paris Couture for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 Splash for Women or Mon Paris Couture?

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

Which projects more, 212 Splash for Women or Mon Paris Couture?

Mon Paris Couture projects furthest (Mon Paris Couture 60/100, 212 Splash for Women 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Splash for Women and Mon Paris Couture smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Litchi.

Is 212 Splash for Women or Mon Paris Couture better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 Splash for Women and Mon Paris Couture?

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. Mon Paris Couture has top notes of Raspberry, Grapefruit, Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Orange Blossom and Datura, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Cashmeran and Ambroxan.