Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Her vs Ginko

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 Surf for Her

Carolina Herrera

3.44135 votes

Rank #18,229 MarineAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Ginko

Marcoccia

2.437 votes

Rank #65,352 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Surf for Her takes 4 of 5 categories.

212 Surf for Her
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ginko
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Surf for Her4/5

Ginko1/5

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

GinkoMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 27%Had 31%Want 43%

2.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

14%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate36

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Her

Sillage212 Surf for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value33

Category winner212 Surf for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic88%

musky77%

salty65%

woody53%

aquatic42%

aquatic100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both marine, aromatic and aquatic

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

Top20-30 mins

Water NotesCyclamenAmberWoodsy NotesWhite Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesLilyDavanaFruitsRoseGrapes

Base6-8 hrs

Precious WoodsMuskSandalwood

Category winnerGinkoLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall7

Winter9

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

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

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Casual 37%Date 26%Work 20%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#65,352

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Marcoccia Ginko opens with a startling splash of salty water notes, crisp cyclamen, and airy white rose that quickly collides with an unexpected foundation of warm amber. As the first rush settles, the heart reveals a curious contrast. Sweet dark grapes and herbal davana mingle directly with breezy sea notes and soft …

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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 Ginko?

212 Surf for Her takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 Surf for Her is rated 3.44/5 from 135 votes; Ginko is rated 2.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose 212 Surf for Her for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ginko for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Her or Ginko?

212 Surf for Her lasts longest (212 Surf for Her 57/100, Ginko 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Her or Ginko?

212 Surf for Her projects furthest (212 Surf for Her 57/100, Ginko 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Surf for Her and Ginko smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is 212 Surf for Her or Ginko better for summer or winter?

212 Surf for Her suits daytime wear; Ginko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Surf for Her and Ginko?

212 Surf for Her has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Musk. Ginko has top notes of Water Notes, Cyclamen, Amber and Woodsy Notes, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Davana and Fruits, a base of Precious Woods, Musk and Sandalwood.