Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Him vs Naseem Al Bahar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

3 wins

212 Surf for Him

Carolina Herrera

3.54121 votes

Rank #13,742 MarineCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Naseem Al Bahar

Adyan by Anfar

4.176 votes

Rank #48,763 CitrusMarine

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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.
Naseem Al Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 Surf for Him3/4

Naseem Al Bahar1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 Surf for Him
Sillage & projection: 212 Surf for Him
Value for money: Naseem Al Bahar
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

Naseem Al BaharAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 31%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%

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

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Him

Sillage212 Surf for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNaseem Al BaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

salty69%

woody61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both marine, citrus and aromatic

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

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmbergris

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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#48,763

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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Naseem Al Bahar by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Naseem Al Bahar was launched in 2020. Top notes are Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine and Bay Leaf; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Ambergris.

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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 Naseem Al Bahar?

212 Surf for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. 212 Surf for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 121 votes; Naseem Al Bahar is rated 4.17/5 from 6 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 Naseem Al Bahar for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Him or Naseem Al Bahar?

212 Surf for Him lasts longest (212 Surf for Him 65/100, Naseem Al Bahar 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Him or Naseem Al Bahar?

Projection is very close: 212 Surf for Him 56/100, Naseem Al Bahar 55/100 for sillage.

Do 212 Surf for Him and Naseem Al Bahar smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is 212 Surf for Him or Naseem Al Bahar better for summer or winter?

212 Surf for Him suits daytime wear; Naseem Al Bahar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Surf for Him and Naseem Al Bahar?

212 Surf for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli. Naseem Al Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Ambergris.