Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Her vs Femme Intense

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

212 Surf for Her

Carolina Herrera

3.44135 votes

Rank #18,229 MarineAromatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Femme Intense

Angel Schlesser

3.6739 votes

Rank #39,773 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Femme Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 Surf for Her
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Femme Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Surf for Her3/7

Femme Intense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Femme Intense
Community sentiment: Femme Intense
Longevity: 212 Surf for Her
Sillage & projection: 212 Surf for Her
Value for money: Femme Intense
Versatility: Femme Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Surf for Her

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Surf for HerCarolina Herrera

Femme IntenseAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 27%Had 31%Want 43%

3.67/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

Category winnerFemme IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

2%Hate

135 votes

15%Love

54%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerFemme IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Her

Sillage212 Surf for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value60

Category winnerFemme IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic88%

musky77%

salty65%

woody53%

aquatic42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea Notes

Heart1-2 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base2-3 hrs

Musk

Top

BergamotBlack PepperSea Notes

Heart

VioletBlackberryGingerbreadJasmine

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for 212 Surf for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall7

Winter9

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer100

Fall78

Winter22

Day100

Night14

Category winnerFemme IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Casual 48%Work 21%Party 18%Date 12%

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#39,773

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Surf for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 Surf for Her captures the casual atmosphere of a sunlit beach day in a colorful bottle. This is pure summer. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp sea notes, bringing a wash of salty ocean air directly to the skin. Within twenty minutes, soft woodsy notes emerge to ground the briny kick. The b…

Reviews →

Alberto Morillas built Angel Schlesser Femme Intense as a fresh spicy floral anchored by woodsy notes and clean musk. The spray starts with a sharp pop of bergamot, cracked black pepper, and salty sea notes that quickly cools down into a quiet heart. Blackberry brings a tart fruitiness alongside gingerbread and soft v…

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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 Surf for Her or Femme Intense?

Femme Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 Surf for Her is rated 3.44/5 from 135 votes; Femme Intense is rated 3.67/5 from 39 votes. Choose 212 Surf for Her for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Femme Intense for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Her or Femme Intense?

212 Surf for Her lasts longest (212 Surf for Her 57/100, Femme Intense 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Her or Femme Intense?

212 Surf for Her projects furthest (212 Surf for Her 57/100, Femme Intense 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Surf for Her and Femme Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is 212 Surf for Her or Femme Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Surf for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Femme Intense is the stronger pick. 212 Surf for Her suits daytime wear; Femme Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Surf for Her and Femme Intense?

212 Surf for Her has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Musk. Femme Intense has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Sea Notes, heart notes of Violet, Blackberry, Gingerbread and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.