Fragrance comparison

212 Summer Cocktail vs Apple Blossom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

212 Summer Cocktail

Carolina Herrera

3.7010 votes

Rank #59,310 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Apple Blossom

Clean

3.85220 votes

Rank #39,218 FreshFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

212 Summer Cocktail
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Apple Blossom
Choose it for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Summer Cocktail3/6

Apple Blossom3/6

Ratings & consensus: Apple Blossom
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 Summer Cocktail
Sillage & projection: 212 Summer Cocktail
Value for money: Apple Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 212 Summer Cocktail
Fragranxe ranking: Apple Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Summer CocktailCarolina Herrera

Apple BlossomClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 6%Had 17%Want 76%

3.85/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

Category winnerApple BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

27%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity212 Summer Cocktail

Sillage212 Summer Cocktail

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerApple BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity88%

white floral77%

sweet65%

floral53%

woody42%

fresh100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aquatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonKumbaruGrapefruitOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VodkaFreesiaJasmineClementineGardeniaApplePearPineapple

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

ApplePearGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaJasminePeony

Base2 to 4 hours

Watery NotesMuskOrcanox™Amberwood

Category winner212 Summer CocktailLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex19

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,310

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApple BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 Summer Cocktail delivers an immediate splash of icy refreshment tailored for blazing summer days. Master perfumer Alberto Morillas constructs this vibrant fragrance around a lively blend of zesty lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange, spiked with a distinct chilled vodka accord. As t…

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Apple Blossom by Clean centers on crisp orchard fruit and watery florals designed for easy daytime wearing. The scent opens with tart green apple, juicy pear, and a bright splash of grapefruit that immediately feels like stepping out of a cool shower. As the initial mist settles, dewy peony, freesia, and jasmine bring…

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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 Summer Cocktail or Apple Blossom?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. 212 Summer Cocktail is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Apple Blossom is rated 3.85/5 from 220 votes. Choose 212 Summer Cocktail for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Apple Blossom for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Summer Cocktail or Apple Blossom?

212 Summer Cocktail lasts longest (212 Summer Cocktail 100/100, Apple Blossom 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Summer Cocktail or Apple Blossom?

212 Summer Cocktail projects furthest (212 Summer Cocktail 83/100, Apple Blossom 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Summer Cocktail and Apple Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Freesia, Jasmine and Apple.

Is 212 Summer Cocktail or Apple Blossom better for summer or winter?

212 Summer Cocktail suits day or night wear; Apple Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Summer Cocktail and Apple Blossom?

212 Summer Cocktail has top notes of Lemon, Kumbaru, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Vodka, Freesia, Jasmine and Clementine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Apple Blossom has top notes of Apple, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Watery Notes, Musk, Orcanox™ and Amberwood.