Surf vs 212 Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
212 Men takes 4 of 5 categories.
SurfChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
212 MenChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Surf1/5
212 Men4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 212 Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 212 Men
- Sillage & projection
- 212 Men
- Value for money
- Surf
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 212 Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SurfArmaf212 MenCarolina HerreraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
4.22/ 5 · 8,483 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winner212 MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
45%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
8,483 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity212 Men
Sillage212 Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSurfBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
aquatic70%
lavender60%
fresh50%
citrus100%
green92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes
Base
OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitSpicesBergamotLavenderPetitgrain
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Base
MuskSandalwoodIncenseVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall9
Winter18
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#25,914
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, Rosendo Mateu
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner212 MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…
Reviews →212 Men by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. 212 Men was launched in 1999. 212 Men was created by Alberto Morillas, Rosendo Mateu and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain; middle notes are Ginger, Violet, Gardenia and Sage; base notes a…
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, Surf or 212 Men?
212 Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Surf is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes; 212 Men is rated 4.22/5 from 8,483 votes. Choose Surf for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 212 Men for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Surf or 212 Men?
212 Men lasts longest (212 Men 69/100, Surf 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Surf or 212 Men?
212 Men projects furthest (212 Men 58/100, Surf 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Surf and 212 Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage.
Is Surf or 212 Men better for summer or winter?
Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Surf and 212 Men?
Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli. 212 Men has top notes of Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Violet, Gardenia and Sage, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Incense and Vetiver.
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