Fragrance comparison

Body by Victoria 2002 vs 212 NYC Pills

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 520 ratings analysed

4 wins

Body by Victoria 2002

Victoria's Secret

4.31470 votes

Rank #1,630 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

212 NYC Pills

Carolina Herrera

4.0250 votes

Rank #24,335 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Body by Victoria 2002 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Body by Victoria 2002
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
212 NYC Pills
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Body by Victoria 20024/7

212 NYC Pills3/7

Ratings & consensus: Body by Victoria 2002
Community sentiment: Body by Victoria 2002
Longevity: 212 NYC Pills
Sillage & projection: 212 NYC Pills
Value for money: Body by Victoria 2002
Versatility: 212 NYC Pills
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Body by Victoria 2002

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Body by Victoria 2002Victoria's Secret

212 NYC PillsCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 470 votes

Have 37%Had 46%Want 17%

4.02/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 22%Want 45%

Category winnerBody by Victoria 2002Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

470 votes

38%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerBody by Victoria 2002Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity212 NYC Pills

Sillage212 NYC Pills

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBody by Victoria 2002Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

green77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

green70%

powdery60%

musky50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaMimosaMandarin Orange

Heart

CucumberPeonyHiacynthLily

Base

White MuskSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Cactus FlowerOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCameliaRosePeony

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Lily. Durations are only published for 212 NYC Pills, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night17

Category winner212 NYC PillsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews78

Overall rank#24,335

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBody by Victoria 2002Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Body by Victoria 2002 remains a defining fragrance for those who appreciate crisp, clean florals. It opens with bright freesia and mandarin, transitioning into a refreshing heart of cucumber and peony. The base of white musk and sandalwood creates a soft, skin-like finish that wears comfortably in casual, daytime sett…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Body by Victoria 2002 or 212 NYC Pills?

Body by Victoria 2002 takes 4 of 7 categories. Body by Victoria 2002 is rated 4.31/5 from 470 votes; 212 NYC Pills is rated 4.02/5 from 50 votes. Choose Body by Victoria 2002 for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 212 NYC Pills for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Body by Victoria 2002 or 212 NYC Pills?

They last about the same: 212 NYC Pills 66/100, Body by Victoria 2002 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Body by Victoria 2002 or 212 NYC Pills?

212 NYC Pills projects furthest (212 NYC Pills 66/100, Body by Victoria 2002 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Body by Victoria 2002 and 212 NYC Pills smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Lily.

Is Body by Victoria 2002 or 212 NYC Pills better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 NYC Pills is the stronger pick. For winter, Body by Victoria 2002 is the stronger pick. 212 NYC Pills suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Body by Victoria 2002 and 212 NYC Pills?

Body by Victoria 2002 has top notes of Freesia, Mimosa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cucumber, Peony, Hiacynth and Lily, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. 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.