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Magic Rose vs 212

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

Updated 5,904 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Magic Rose

    Choose it for a green and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 212

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Magic Rose4/7
2123/7
Ratings & consensus
212
Community sentiment
Magic Rose
Longevity
Magic Rose
Sillage & projection
212
Value for money
Magic Rose
Versatility
Magic Rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
212

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Magic RoseCharrier Parfums
212Carolina Herrera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 50%Had 26%Want 24%
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
26%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

38 votes

34%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

5,866 votes

Category winnerMagic RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityMagic Rose

Sillage212

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value47
Category winnerMagic RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
rose91%
floral83%
white floral74%
woody65%
fresh56%
white floral100%
floral86%
citrus72%
powdery58%
musky44%
green30%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesPink PepperFreesiaViolet
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilyPeony
Base3 to 6 hours
CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Top
Orange BlossomCactus FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyFreesiaGardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite CameliaRosePeony
Base
MuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lily. Durations are only published for Magic Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer59
Fall47
Winter18
Day100
Night28
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMagic RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men1
Unisex17
Women82
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,395

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic Rose by Charrier Parfums is a green floral fragrance for women that centers on crisp botanicals, dewy blossoms, and clean woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of green notes, powdery violet, sweet freesia, and a touch of dry pink pepper. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of classic rose unfolds alon…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magic Rose or 212?

Magic Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Magic Rose is rated 3.92/5 from 38 votes; 212 is rated 3.99/5 from 5,866 votes. Choose Magic Rose for a green and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magic Rose or 212?

They last about the same: Magic Rose 67/100, 212 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magic Rose or 212?

212 projects furthest (212 56/100, Magic Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Rose and 212 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Freesia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lily.

Is Magic Rose or 212 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magic Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 is the stronger pick. Magic Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Rose and 212?

Magic Rose has top notes of Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Freesia and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Peony, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.

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