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212 Men, Carolina Herrera
Citrus · 1999

212 Men

by Carolina Herrera
Rating4.2 ★ 9,097 votes
GenderMen
Year1999
Price$$$$Designer
CitrusGreenFresh Spicy
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 →
16 notes
topfirst impression
GrapefruitGreen NotesSpicesBergamotLavenderPetitgrain
heartthe character
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
basethe foundation
MuskSandalwoodIncenseVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
61
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 →
44
intimateenormous
Price value52
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean88
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 · +2 more
CitrusGreenFresh SpicyAromaticWoodyPowderyWarm SpicyMusky
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Citrus
Green
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Musky
Lavender
Herbal

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
2%
weak
7%
moderate
42%
long lasting
42%
eternal
6%
Sillage
intimate
9%
moderate
58%
strong
27%
enormous
7%
Season
spring
36%
summer
35%
fall
18%
winter
10%
Time of day
day
70%
night
30%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
8%
more male
29%
male
62%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
17%
ok
51%
good value
23%
great value
5%

What people say

What people love
freshsportyscentelegantversatileeasywearuniquerealisticcutgrassconsistently
What people criticise
recentformulationsreducedperformanceusersfindscentprofiledateddistinctivemetallicedge

Smells similar

by scent profile
87% match
No. 2 Men Maison Alhambra
Maison Alhambra
fresh spicylavender
86% match
Icon Racing Alfred Dunhill
Alfred Dunhill
citruslavender
84% match
Boss Selection Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss
citrusanis
84% match
L'Homme Ultime Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
fresh spicyherbal

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

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How its notes pair

BergamotLavenderGrapefruitGreen NotesPetitgrainSpicesVioletGingerGardeniaSageMuskSandalwoodVetiverLabdanumIncenseGuaiac Wood
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Sage

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The 212 line

17 versions
Original1997Women212
More White Floral, Floral
Less Fresh Spicy
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2004WomenSexy
More Sweet, Soft Spicy
Less Green
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2010WomenVIP
More Vanilla, Sweet
Less Citrus
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2011VIP Men
More Vodka, Tropical
Less Powdery
Projects more
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2014WomenVIP Rose
More Floral, Fruity
Less Citrus
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2017VIP Black
More Vanilla, Soft Spicy
Less Citrus
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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 Men are citrus and green. It opens with Grapefruit and Green Notes, reveals Ginger and Violet at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Sandalwood. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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