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212 Heroes, Carolina Herrera
Aromatic · 2021

212 Heroes

by Carolina Herrera
Rating4.0 ★ 1,392 votes
GenderMen
Year2021
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticFresh SpicyFruity
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
7 notes
topfirst impression
PearCannabisGinger
heartthe character
GeraniumSage
basethe foundation
MuskLeather

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
52
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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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 →
34
intimateenormous
Price value45
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean82
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
AromaticFresh SpicyFruityHerbalCannabisFreshSweetMusky
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Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Herbal
Cannabis
Fresh
Sweet
Musky

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
2%
weak
10%
moderate
70%
long lasting
17%
eternal
2%
Sillage
intimate
14%
moderate
70%
strong
14%
enormous
1%
Season
spring
37%
summer
36%
fall
18%
winter
9%
Time of day
day
72%
night
28%
Gender
female
1%
more female
1%
unisex
13%
more male
40%
male
46%
Value
way overpriced
5%
overpriced
27%
ok
51%
good value
14%
great value
3%

What people say

What people love
nicejuicypearnotefreshmoderatelysweetfragrancegoodyoungmenwell
What people criticise
divisivebulkyskateboardshapedbottlefamiliarmassappealingdesignerdnadifficultuncomfortable

Smells similar

by scent profile
83% match
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Maison Alhambra
fresh spicyaldehydic
83% match
Jimmy Choo Man Extreme Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo
fresh spicyherbal
83% match
Y Le Parfum Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
aromaticaldehydic
83% match
Y Eau de Parfum Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
aromaticherbal

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

GingerPearCannabisGeraniumSageMuskLeather
topheartbase

Signature pair: Geranium and Sage

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The 212 line

17 versions
Original1997Women212
More White Floral, Floral
Less Aromatic
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1999Men
More Citrus, Green
Less Fruity
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2004WomenSexy
More Powdery, Soft Spicy
Less Aromatic
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2010WomenVIP
More Vanilla, Rum
Less Aromatic
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2011VIP Men
More Vodka, Woody
Less Herbal
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2014WomenVIP Rose
More Floral, Woody
Less Aromatic
Lasts longer · Projects more
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of 212 Heroes are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Pear and Cannabis, reveals Geranium and Sage at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Leather. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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