Fragrance comparison

212 Surf for Him vs Viaje a Ceylan

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 Surf for Him

Carolina Herrera

3.54121 votes

Rank #13,742 MarineCitrus

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Viaje a Ceylan

Adolfo Dominguez

3.9144 votes

Rank #16,024 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Surf for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 Surf for Him
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Viaje a Ceylan
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

212 Surf for Him4/7

Viaje a Ceylan3/7

Ratings & consensus: Viaje a Ceylan
Community sentiment: Viaje a Ceylan
Longevity: 212 Surf for Him
Sillage & projection: 212 Surf for Him
Value for money: 212 Surf for Him
Versatility: Viaje a Ceylan
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

Viaje a CeylanAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 31%

3.91/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 38%Had 28%Want 34%

Category winnerViaje a CeylanRating 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

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerViaje a CeylanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity212 Surf for Him

Sillage212 Surf for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value53

Category winner212 Surf for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

salty69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, marine 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 NotesBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCinnamon

Heart

MahoganyPink PepperEbony

Base

AmberCedarPatchouliWhite MuskMossFern

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

Spring85

Summer45

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerViaje a CeylanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,742

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#16,024

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Viaje a Ceylan by Adolfo Dominguez is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Viaje a Ceylan was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Sea Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cinnamon; middle notes are Mahogany, Pink Pepper and Ebony; base notes are Amber, Cedar, Pat…

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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 Viaje a Ceylan?

212 Surf for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 Surf for Him is rated 3.54/5 from 121 votes; Viaje a Ceylan is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes. Choose 212 Surf for Him for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Viaje a Ceylan for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Surf for Him or Viaje a Ceylan?

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

Which projects more, 212 Surf for Him or Viaje a Ceylan?

212 Surf for Him projects furthest (212 Surf for Him 56/100, Viaje a Ceylan 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Surf for Him and Viaje a Ceylan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is 212 Surf for Him or Viaje a Ceylan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 Surf for Him and Viaje a Ceylan?

212 Surf for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli. Viaje a Ceylan has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mahogany, Pink Pepper and Ebony, a base of Amber, Cedar, Patchouli and White Musk.