Fragrance comparison

Eau De Rocaille vs 212

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 5,880 ratings analysed

Eau De Rocaille

Caron

3.7914 votes

Rank #42,191 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

212

Carolina Herrera

3.995,866 votes

Rank #25,063 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 takes 5 of 5 categories.

Eau De Rocaille
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Eau De Rocaille0/5

2125/5

Ratings & consensus: 212
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212
Sillage & projection: 212
Value for money: 212
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau De RocailleCaron

212Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.99/ 5 · 5,866 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winner212Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

34%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,866 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity212

Sillage212

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value47

Category winner212Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

rose77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

musky44%

green30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blackcurrant SyrupGardeniaBergamotRoseOrange BlossomJasmineGreen MandarinCarrot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Orange BlossomCactus FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite CameliaRosePeony

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Eau De Rocaille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex11

Women78

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 18%Party 7%

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,063

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Eau De Rocaille delivers an airy splash of springtime flowers and bright citrus. The opening hits immediately with crisp green mandarin and tart bergamot. It feels clean. A subtle touch of earthy carrot seeds softens the fruitiness, keeping the sweetness grounded rather than sticky. Within twenty minutes, dewy g…

Reviews →

212 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. 212 was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, White Camelia, Rose and Peo…

Reviews →

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, Eau De Rocaille or 212?

212 takes 5 of 5 categories. Eau De Rocaille is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes. Choose Eau De Rocaille for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau De Rocaille or 212?

212 lasts longest (212 66/100, Eau De Rocaille 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau De Rocaille or 212?

212 projects furthest (212 56/100, Eau De Rocaille 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau De Rocaille and 212 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Eau De Rocaille or 212 better for summer or winter?

Eau De Rocaille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau De Rocaille and 212?

Eau De Rocaille features Blackcurrant Syrup, Gardenia, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom. 212 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.