Fragrance comparison

212 Splash for Women vs Woman

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

2 wins

212 Splash for Women

Carolina Herrera

3.9260 votes

Rank #32,619 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Woman

Sergio Nero

3.5413 votes

Rank #46,371 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Splash for Women takes 2 of 4 categories.

212 Splash for Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Woman
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

212 Splash for Women2/4

Woman1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Splash for WomenCarolina Herrera

WomanSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 17%Had 45%Want 38%

3.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 57%

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

0%Love

77%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageWoman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

floral92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody

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

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

ApricotPeonyJuniperRoseFreesiaOzonic notesSea Notes

Base

VanillaIncensePatchouliMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit 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

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner212 Splash 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…

Reviews →

Woman by Sergio Nero is a floral fruity fragrance launched in 2003. It opens with a crisp burst of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a heart defined by peony and freesia. Hints of sea notes and ozonic air give it a breezy quality, while a base of vanilla and musk adds subtle warmth for casual daytime wear.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 Splash for Women or Woman?

212 Splash for Women takes 2 of 4 categories. 212 Splash for Women is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes; Woman is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose 212 Splash for Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Woman for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Splash for Women or Woman?

They last about the same: 212 Splash for Women 56/100, Woman 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 Splash for Women or Woman?

Woman projects furthest (Woman 72/100, 212 Splash for Women 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Splash for Women and Woman smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Peony.

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

212 Splash for Women suits daytime wear; Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Woman has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apricot, Peony, Juniper and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Patchouli and Musk.