Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Him vs Poseidon Sport

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

212 Surf for Him

Carolina Herrera

3.54121 votes

Rank #13,742 MarineCitrus

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Poseidon Sport

Instituto Español

4.0051 votes

Rank #23,324 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon Sport takes 4 of 7 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.
Poseidon Sport
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Surf for Him3/7

Poseidon Sport4/7

Ratings & consensus: Poseidon Sport
Community sentiment: Poseidon Sport
Longevity: 212 Surf for Him
Sillage & projection: 212 Surf for Him
Value for money: Poseidon Sport
Versatility: Poseidon Sport
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

Poseidon SportInstituto Español

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 68%Had 21%Want 11%

Category winnerPoseidon SportRating 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

25%Love

59%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerPoseidon SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Him

Sillage212 Surf for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value90

Category winnerPoseidon SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

salty69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

marine84%

woody77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both marine, aromatic and citrus

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 NotesGrapefruit

Heart

Bay LeafGuaiac WoodJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisOakmoss

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

Summer86

Fall56

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Category winnerPoseidon SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#23,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Poseidon Sport by Instituto Español offers a sharp, energetic start with sea notes and grapefruit. It settles into a woody heart of bay leaf and guaiac wood. This is an aromatic, budget-friendly option for men who want a clean, daily scent for warm weather wear, particularly during casual daytime outings at the beach …

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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 Poseidon Sport?

Poseidon Sport takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 Surf for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 121 votes; Poseidon Sport is rated 4.00/5 from 51 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 Poseidon Sport for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Him or Poseidon Sport?

They last about the same: 212 Surf for Him 65/100, Poseidon Sport 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Him or Poseidon Sport?

Projection is very close: 212 Surf for Him 56/100, Poseidon Sport 54/100 for sillage.

Do 212 Surf for Him and Poseidon Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is 212 Surf for Him or Poseidon Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Surf for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Poseidon Sport is the stronger pick. 212 Surf for Him suits daytime wear; Poseidon Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Surf for Him and Poseidon Sport?

212 Surf for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli. Poseidon Sport has top notes of Sea Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Oakmoss.