Fragrance comparison

Sheer Beauty vs 212 on Ice 2006

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,363 ratings analysed

Sheer Beauty

Calvin Klein

3.772,325 votes

Rank #4,447 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

212 on Ice 2006

Carolina Herrera

4.1838 votes

Rank #45,687 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 on Ice 2006 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sheer Beauty
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212 on Ice 2006
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sheer Beauty2/7

212 on Ice 20065/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 on Ice 2006
Community sentiment: 212 on Ice 2006
Longevity: 212 on Ice 2006
Sillage & projection: 212 on Ice 2006
Value for money: Sheer Beauty
Versatility: 212 on Ice 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sheer Beauty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sheer BeautyCalvin Klein

212 on Ice 2006Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 2,325 votes

Have 46%Had 33%Want 22%

4.18/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 15%Had 44%Want 41%

Category winner212 on Ice 2006Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,325 votes

37%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winner212 on Ice 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity212 on Ice 2006

Sillage212 on Ice 2006

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSheer BeautyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

fresh69%

rose61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BelliniBergamotRed Berries

Heart1 to 2 hours

PeonyJasminePink Lily

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwoodVanille

Top

GrapefruitBergamotTangerine

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineGardeniaRosePeony

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Red Berries, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sheer Beauty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall26

Winter13

Day100

Night9

Spring65

Summer100

Fall41

Winter29

Day100

Night27

Category winner212 on Ice 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews161

Overall rank#45,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSheer BeautyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sheer Beauty by Calvin Klein is a light floral fruity eau de toilette that leans fresh, sweet, and crisp. Released as a fresher companion to the original Beauty, the composition opens with sparkling Bellini, zesty bergamot, and tart red berries. This lively start softens into a delicate floral heart led by pink lily, …

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212 on Ice 2006 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. 212 on Ice 2006 was launched in 2006. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine; middle notes are Red Berries, Jasmine, Gardenia, Rose and Peony; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk. It opens with Grapefruit, Bergamot. The heart moves in…

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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, Sheer Beauty or 212 on Ice 2006?

212 on Ice 2006 takes 5 of 7 categories. Sheer Beauty is rated 3.77/5 from 2,325 votes; 212 on Ice 2006 is rated 4.18/5 from 38 votes. Choose Sheer Beauty for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 on Ice 2006 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sheer Beauty or 212 on Ice 2006?

212 on Ice 2006 lasts longest (212 on Ice 2006 60/100, Sheer Beauty 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sheer Beauty or 212 on Ice 2006?

212 on Ice 2006 projects furthest (212 on Ice 2006 57/100, Sheer Beauty 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sheer Beauty and 212 on Ice 2006 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Berries, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Sheer Beauty or 212 on Ice 2006 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 on Ice 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 on Ice 2006 is the stronger pick. Sheer Beauty suits daytime wear; 212 on Ice 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sheer Beauty and 212 on Ice 2006?

Sheer Beauty has top notes of Bellini, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Pink Lily, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanille. 212 on Ice 2006 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.