212 Sexy
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
125 ratings
From your scent profile
Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy pairs bergamot, mandarin orange and gardenia in a fresh, sweet floral scent aimed at women.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 101 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
SpicyWhat does 212 Sexy smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, though evening also gets votes, and most voters read it as feminine.
It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange, which give a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. Gardenia and floral notes form the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and cotton candy sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Tchibo Sensual Gold and Le Blanc Vanille have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Pink pepper
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Gardenia
- Floral notes
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- White musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 28%Autumn
- 21%Summer
- 18%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Daytime24%
- Casual21%
- Evening20%
- Nighttime18%
- Office16%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
64% matchSensual Gold
Tchibo · 2013
62% matchLusty Move
Zync
60% matchL'Air Sexy
Georges Mezotti
59% matchSnow Angel
Swiss Cashmere · 2014
57% matchVanille
Le Blanc
52% matchPlay It Sexy (2010) (Eau de Toilette)
Playboy · 2010
52% matchWoody Mirage
Douglas · 2017
51% matchEssenza di Roma
Laura Biagiotti · 2013
Dupes
- MAD Parfum C126
Several independent sources
- Bargello 323
Single source family (community)
- Loris K-12
Single source family (community)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026