Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Him vs Ultima

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

212 Surf for Him

Carolina Herrera

3.54121 votes

Rank #13,742 MarineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Ultima

Swiss Arabian

4.0014 votes

Rank #19,750 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultima takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

212 Surf for Him2/5

Ultima3/5

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

UltimaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerUltimaRating 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

43%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Him

SillageUltima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value61

Category winnerUltimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

salty69%

woody61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

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

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

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

Fall63

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#19,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Ultima by Swiss Arabian is a dynamic woody aromatic scent for active men. It blends crisp grapefruit and sea notes with a grounded base of oakmoss and guaiac wood. This versatile profile shines during spring mornings or casual summer days when you need a reliable, fresh, and slightly salty energy boost that lingers st…

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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 Ultima?

Ultima takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 Surf for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 121 votes; Ultima is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose 212 Surf for Him for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ultima for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Him or Ultima?

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

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Him or Ultima?

Ultima projects furthest (Ultima 61/100, 212 Surf for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Surf for Him and Ultima 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 Ultima better for summer or winter?

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

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

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