Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Him vs 972

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

3 wins

212 Surf for Him

Carolina Herrera

3.54121 votes

Rank #13,741 MarineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

972

Borbonese

2.405 votes

Rank #64,592 MarineWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Surf for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

212 Surf for Him
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
972
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

212 Surf for Him3/4

9721/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 Surf for Him
Sillage & projection: 212 Surf for Him
Value for money: 972
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Surf for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Surf for HimCarolina Herrera

972Borbonese

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 31%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

121 votes

0%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Him

Sillage212 Surf for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value100

Category winner972Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

salty69%

woody61%

marine100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both marine, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Grapefruit

Base5-7 hrs

Patchouli

Top

Pink PepperSea NotesGrapefruit

Heart

CarnationJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 212 Surf for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 52%Party 25%Work 12%Date 11%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#64,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Surf for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 Surf for Him is a straightforward aquatic scent built around an unmistakable blast of salty sea notes, zesty pink grapefruit, and clean earthy patchouli. The opening kicks off with an aggressive wave of ozonic ocean spray that hits your nose with immediate maritime saltiness. Give it five minutes …

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972 by Borbonese opens with a salty marine and grapefruit lift, then moves into a softer floral heart of peony, jasmine, and carnation. The dry-down leans woody and lightly patchouli-tinged, with sandalwood smoothing the sharper edges. It reads as a modern woody chypre with a clean, coastal feel rather than a mossy vi…

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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 Him or 972?

212 Surf for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. 212 Surf for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 121 votes; 972 is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose 212 Surf for Him for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 972 for a marine and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Him or 972?

212 Surf for Him lasts longest (212 Surf for Him 65/100, 972 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Him or 972?

212 Surf for Him projects furthest (212 Surf for Him 56/100, 972 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Surf for Him and 972 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is 212 Surf for Him or 972 better for summer or winter?

212 Surf for Him suits daytime wear; 972 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Surf for Him and 972?

212 Surf for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli. 972 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Sea Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Woody Notes.