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212 on Ice 2004 Eau de Toilette bottle 212 on Ice 2004 EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2004 Year 2005
££ Price Tier ££££
212 on Ice 2005 Eau de Toilette bottle 212 on Ice 2005 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 on Ice 2004 EDT
A refreshing trip down memory lane! This 2004 gem from Carolina Herrera is a confident, crisp, and elegant citrus-floral that, despite its age, still gets compliments.
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Our Verdict - 212 on Ice 2005 EDT
This 'On Ice' flanker is a pleasant, if unremarkable, scent. It nails summer freshness without doing anything truly spectacular, making it a safe bet for those who prefer their fragrances agreeable rather than groundbreaking.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
212 on Ice 2004 EDT
212 on Ice 2005 EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 34% vs 48%
Bergamot 26% vs 51%
Only in 212 on Ice 2004
Mandarin 39%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 35%
Peony 24% vs 35%
Gardenia 16% vs 29%
Only in 212 on Ice 2004
Jasmine 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

212 on Ice 2004 212 on Ice 2005
100%
Citrus
100%
68%
Rose
54%
63%
Floral
56%
45%
Fresh Spicy
58%
Aromatic
47%
46%
Fresh
Musky
46%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
68%
54%
Floral shared
63%
56%
Fresh Spicy shared
45%
58%
47%
46%
46%

Performance

212 on Ice 2004 212 on Ice 2005
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

212 on Ice 2004

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean citrus-floral profile, though moderate in projection, makes it suitable for daily wear, including office settings. While not overpowering, it's elegant enough for a casual date but might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

212 on Ice 2005

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, and perfectly acceptable for the office. It's too understated and lacking in gravitas for formal events, but great for summer afternoons.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, rose, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 on Ice 2004 EDT
212 on Ice 2005 EDT
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