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Arizona vs 212 NYC Pills

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

Updated 693 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 NYC Pills takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Arizona

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 212 NYC Pills

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arizona2/8
212 NYC Pills6/8
Ratings & consensus
212 NYC Pills
Community sentiment
212 NYC Pills
Longevity
212 NYC Pills
Sillage & projection
212 NYC Pills
Value for money
Arizona
Versatility
212 NYC Pills
Note pyramid (duration)
212 NYC Pills
Fragranxe ranking
Arizona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ArizonaProenza Schouler
212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 643 votes
Have 51%Had 18%Want 31%
4.02/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%
Category winner212 NYC PillsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

643 votes

38%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

50 votes

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value48
Category winnerArizonaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
citrus92%
musky84%
sweet77%
white floral69%
iris61%
white floral100%
floral90%
citrus80%
green70%
powdery60%
musky50%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Cactus FlowerSolar NotesStrawberryOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
OrrisCashmeranMuskVanilla
Top20-30 mins
Cactus FlowerOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCameliaRosePeony
Base6-8 hrs
White MuskSandalwood
Category winner212 NYC PillsLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring90
Summer100
Fall37
Winter17
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer92
Fall38
Winter23
Day100
Night17
Category winner212 NYC PillsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex11
Women88
Men14
Unisex50
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Overall rank#25,979

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArizonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arizona by Proenza Schouler delivers an unexpected mix of bright citrus, desert botanicals, and velvety powder. The opening splashes crisp mandarin orange, bergamot, and sweet orange before settling into an unusual heart of watery cactus flower, strawberry, and sunlit solar notes. As jasmine, rose, and orange blossom …

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Carolina Herrera 212 NYC Pills delivers an energetic shot of crisp city freshness that cuts straight through stale morning air. The initial mist hits with sharp bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and a tart splash of green cactus flower. It does not linger on heavy sweetness. Instead, the profile expands into clean gard…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arizona or 212 NYC Pills?

212 NYC Pills takes 6 of 8 categories. Arizona is rated 3.74/5 from 643 votes; 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes. Choose Arizona for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arizona or 212 NYC Pills?

They last about the same: 212 NYC Pills 66/100, Arizona 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arizona or 212 NYC Pills?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Arizona 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arizona and 212 NYC Pills smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cactus Flower and Orange Blossom.

Is Arizona or 212 NYC Pills better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arizona is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. Arizona suits daytime wear; 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arizona and 212 NYC Pills?

Arizona has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cactus Flower, Solar Notes, Strawberry and Orange Blossom, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Musk and Vanilla. 212 NYC Pills has top notes of Cactus Flower, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood.

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