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Pour Elle vs 212 Men

Pour Elle and 212 Men overlap 48% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. 212 Men projects more: sillage 7.0/10 against 6.3/10 for Pour Elle.

At a glance

Pour Elle212 Men
BrandAnnayakeCarolina Herrera
Release year20001999
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
7.3/10249 votes
7.5/10384 votes
Longevity
6.9/10
7.3/10
Sillage
6.3/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
Pour Elle212 Men
Spring38%36%
Summer35%32%
Autumn17%21%
Winter10%11%
Occasions
Pour Elle212 Men
Daytime26%25%
Casual24%23%
Office25%19%
Sport11%12%
Nighttime8%11%
Evening7%11%

Notes

In both

  • Musk
  • Gaiac wood
  • Sandalwood

Pour Elle

Only in this one

  • Bergamot
  • Fig
  • Elemi resin
  • Blue lotus
  • Hinoki cypress
  • Tea

212 Men

Only in this one

  • Citrus leaf
  • Grass
  • Gardenia
  • Lavender
  • Spices

Accords

Pour Elle

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Aquatic
  5. Green
  6. Synthetic

212 Men

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Aquatic
  5. Green
  6. Sweet

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

212 Men lasts longer: longevity 7.3/10 against 6.9/10 for Pour Elle.

Which one projects more?

212 Men projects more: sillage 7.0/10 against 6.3/10 for Pour Elle.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 10% of the season votes for Pour Elle and 11% for 212 Men.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 35% of the season votes for Pour Elle and 32% for 212 Men.

Which one is rated higher?

212 Men is rated higher: 7.5/10 against 7.3/10 for Pour Elle.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Musk, Gaiac wood, Sandalwood.