Fragrance comparison

Amazonian Rose vs 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Amazonian Rose

Carolina Herrera

3.7890 votes

Rank #14,765 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Carolina Herrera

4.1967 votes

Rank #28,933 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Amazonian Rose
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amazonian Rose3/7

212 Men a Summer on Ice 20033/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Community sentiment: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Longevity: Amazonian Rose
Sillage & projection: Amazonian Rose
Value for money: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amazonian Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amazonian RoseCarolina Herrera

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 76%

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 18%Had 53%Want 29%

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

90 votes

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmazonian Rose

SillageAmazonian Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value58

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

floral65%

amber53%

smoky42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart3-5 hrs

Damask RoseMate

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodIncense

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLemonNeroliMandarin OrangeBasilMint

Heart

GardeniaNutmegCorianderGingerCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLabdanumIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Incense. Durations are only published for Amazonian Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night79

Spring40

Summer100

Fall27

Winter10

Day100

Night23

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex44

Women48

Party 38%Casual 27%Date 23%Work 12%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,765

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#28,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmazonian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amazonian Rose by Carolina Herrera reshapes traditional floral perfumery into a bold, green-tinted statement. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked cardamom and juicy mandarin orange, giving the initial spray an energetic, tart citrus sparkle. Within fifteen minutes, an expansive Damask rose emerges, wrapp…

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212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 was launched in 2003. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Mint; middle notes are Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander, Ginger and Cardamom; base notes are Musk, Sandalwo…

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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, Amazonian Rose or 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Amazonian Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 90 votes; 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes. Choose Amazonian Rose for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amazonian Rose or 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003?

Amazonian Rose lasts longest (Amazonian Rose 76/100, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amazonian Rose or 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003?

Amazonian Rose projects furthest (Amazonian Rose 72/100, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amazonian Rose and 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Amazonian Rose or 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is the stronger pick. For winter, Amazonian Rose is the stronger pick. Amazonian Rose suits daytime wear; 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amazonian Rose and 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003?

Amazonian Rose has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose and Mate, a base of Sandalwood and Incense. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Incense.