Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Him vs Sérifos

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

3 wins

212 Surf for Him

Carolina Herrera

3.54121 votes

Rank #13,742 MarineCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

Sérifos

Thera Cosméticos

3.0618 votes

Rank #61,103 MarineAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Surf for Him takes 3 of 5 categories.

212 Surf for Him
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sérifos
Choose it for a marine and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Surf for Him3/5

Sérifos2/5

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

SérifosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 31%

3.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 26%Want 29%

Category winner212 Surf for HimRating 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

28%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

39%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Him

SillageSérifos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSérifosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

salty69%

woody61%

marine100%

amber92%

citrus84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match56%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 NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

LaurelsJasmine

Base

AmbergrisGuaiac WoodOakmossPatchouli

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

Summer14

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#61,103

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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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Sérifos by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sea notes, sour grapefruit, and juicy tangerine. As the initial spray settles, aromatic laurels and clean jasmine soften the salty ocean bite. The base relies on ambergris, guaiac wood, patchouli, and earthy oakmoss to ground the bright marine opening. Built for …

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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 Sérifos?

212 Surf for Him takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 Surf for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 121 votes; Sérifos is rated 3.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose 212 Surf for Him for a marine and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sérifos for a marine and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Him or Sérifos?

212 Surf for Him lasts longest (212 Surf for Him 65/100, Sérifos 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Him or Sérifos?

Sérifos projects furthest (Sérifos 60/100, 212 Surf for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Surf for Him and Sérifos smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% 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 Sérifos better for summer or winter?

212 Surf for Him suits daytime wear; Sérifos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

212 Surf for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli. Sérifos has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Laurels and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.