212 Men

★★★★☆Editorial rating 4.2/5 · How we rateEau de Toilette · 100 ml

212 Men by Carolina Herrera is all about dry woods and refined, earthy depth. Bergamot, green notes and grapefruit in the opening; violet, spices and sage at the heart; sandalwood, musk and guaiac wood in the base. With medium sillage and 5–7 h longevity, it shines best as an everyday scent and in spring. Timeless and easy to wear on almost any occasion.

Fragrance family
Woody
Longevity
5–7 h
Sillage
Medium
For
Men
Where to buy
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The fragrance pyramid

How 212 Men unfolds on the skin

A perfume evolves on the skin, from the first spray to hours later. Here is what to expect from 212 Men at each stage.

Top notes
0–15 min
BergamotGreen NotesGrapefruit
Heart notes
15 min – 2 h
VioletSpicesSage
Base notes
2 h onwards
SandalwoodMuskGuaiac Wood

A good match if…

✦you like woody and earthy fragrances
✦notes such as bergamot and sandalwood appeal to you
✦you want a fragrance to wear as an everyday scent, especially in spring
✦medium sillage and 5–7 h longevity matter to you
Our rating

How we rate 212 Men

Our editorial rating summarises the fragrance profile, versatility, performance and how well-known a scent is. These are the facts it is based on:

  • Scent profileWoody and earthy
  • Longevity5–7 h
  • SillageMedium
  • Versatilityas an everyday scent, during the day
  • ConcentrationEau de Toilette · 100 ml

All facts come from the documented fragrance profile. How we turn them into a rating is explained in How we rate.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about 212 Men

How long does 212 Men last?

212 Men lasts about 5–7 h on the skin. Its sillage is medium; longevity can vary with skin type, how much you apply and the weather.

What are the notes of 212 Men?

212 Men opens with bergamot, green notes and grapefruit, followed by violet, spices and sage at the heart, and settles on sandalwood, musk and guaiac wood in the base. The overall character is woody and earthy.

Which season suits 212 Men?

212 Men shines best in spring. It is mainly worn as an everyday scent, in line with its scent profile.

Is 212 Men a day or an evening fragrance?

212 Men is easy to wear during the day. This reflects its sillage, longevity and place in the woody fragrance family.

Where can I buy 212 Men?

212 Men is available at amazon.co.uk. Prices change daily, so check the current price directly in the shop.

Which fragrances are similar to 212 Men?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Sport (Issey Miyake) is similar in character. We select them by shared notes, scent direction and fragrance family.

Woody and earthy