384 community ratings

212 Men (Eau de Toilette)

Name: 212 Men (Eau de Toilette)
Brand: Carolina Herrera

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

1999MenModern

7.5/ 10

Community score
384 ratings

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Carolina Herrera 212 Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men that suits daytime wear and the warmer months of spring and summer.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 327 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Citrus leaf

Grass

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gardenia Lavender Spices

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Gaiac wood Musk Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does 212 Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear coming first and business use close behind. It reads masculine, with a modern edge.

Citrus leaf and grass open with a green freshness. In the heart, gardenia adds a soft floral note while lavender and spices bring a slight bite. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and musk settles it into a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and slightly synthetic touches throughout. Guess Guess Man and Dunhill X-Centric have a close profile.