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Marine · 2014

212 Surf for Him

by Carolina Herrera
Rating3.5 ★ 126 votes
GenderMen
Year2014
Price$$$$Designer
MarineCitrusAromatic
Best for summerDaytime 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 →
3 notes
topfirst impression
Sea Notes
heartthe character
Grapefruit
basethe foundation
Patchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
56
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 →
42
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
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
MarineCitrusAromaticPatchouliSaltyWoodyAquaticWarm Spicy
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Main accords

top 8
Marine
Citrus
Aromatic
Patchouli
Salty
Woody
Aquatic
Warm Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
7%
weak
16%
moderate
34%
long lasting
31%
eternal
11%
Sillage
intimate
19%
moderate
49%
strong
22%
enormous
10%
Season
spring
33%
summer
58%
fall
7%
winter
3%
Time of day
day
84%
night
16%
Gender
unisex
10%
more male
19%
male
71%
Value
overpriced
18%
ok
46%
good value
36%

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by scent profile
93% match
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92% match
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marine
89% match
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aromaticmarine
87% match
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Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Sea NotesGrapefruitPatchouli
topheartbase

Signature pair: Sea Notes and Grapefruit

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The 212 line

17 versions
Original1997Women212
More White Floral, Floral
Less Marine
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1999Men
More Green, Fresh Spicy
Less Marine
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2004WomenSexy
More Sweet, Powdery
Less Marine
Projects more
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2010WomenVIP
More Vanilla, Sweet
Less Marine
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2011VIP Men
More Fresh Spicy, Vodka
Less Marine
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2014WomenVIP Rose
More Floral, Musky
Less Marine
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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 Surf for Him are marine and citrus. It opens with Sea Notes, reveals Grapefruit at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in summer, mostly by day.

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