Carolina Herrera 212 vs Vera Wang

Carolina Herrera 212 and Vera Wang compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

212Carolina Herrera19974.0★

90% alikevs

Vera WangVera Wang20023.8★

The difference in plain words

212 and Vera Wang are very similar; both have Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily. 212 leans more musky. Vera Wang gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lasting212

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueVera Wang

More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● 212 ● Vera Wang

Both share: Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Lily · Gardenia · Jasmine · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Rose · Sandalwood

Only in 212: Orange Blossom · Cactus Flower · Freesia · White Camelia · Peony · Musk

Only in Vera Wang: Lotus · Iris

Community votes

212 ← · → Vera Wang

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

212 +8

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

≈ even

Price valueVera Wang +23

Night-ness≈ even

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

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