212 Men
WoodyPrice$$ Mid-rangeAudienceMASCULINE
FloralAromatic Fougere
About
Created with New York’s energetic spirit and fearless sense of confidence in mind, 212 combines a sense of past and present into a refreshingly modern scent for the spirited. Youthful notes are grounded with a sensual finish for an intriguingly bold fragrance, designed to complement the zestful creativity of those who bring the party everywhere they go.
Notes
Gardenia
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Iris / Orris
Musk
Benzoin
Incense / Olibanum
Cardamom
Ginger
Woody Notes
Violet Leaves
Lavender
Fresh Cut GrassThe noses
4 perfumers
Fabrice Pellegrin
The spirit of Grasse runs in Fabrice's blood. His father was a perfumer; his grandmother a jasmine picker and
Alberto Morillas
Master perfumer Alberto Morillas is the first perfumer in history to receive the Fragrance Foundation's presti
Ane Ayo
Ane Ayo's personality has been forged by the rich diversity of Europe. After growing up in Spain, Ane studied
Rosendo Mateu
He worked on his fragrances like a craftsman works on light, with sobriety, patience and intuition.
Performance
How it wears
Longevity9.3 / 10
Sillage6.8 / 10
Projection6.7 / 10
Value6.4 / 10
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Day91%
Night95%
Reviews
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212 Men compared
212 Men vs Birdie Carolina Herrera & Xerjoff212 Men vs Herbe Naturelle Carolina Herrera & Le Monde Gourmand212 Men vs Viride Carolina Herrera & Orto Parisi212 Men vs Goutte De Mercure Carolina Herrera & By Terry212 Men vs Prestigio Carolina Herrera & Tonino Lamborghini212 Men vs Grass Carolina Herrera & The Library Of Fragrance
Frequently asked
What does 212 Men by Carolina Herrera smell like?+
212 Men by Carolina Herrera features notes of Gardenia, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Iris / Orris, and Musk. The overall character is floral, aromatic fougere.
What are the notes in 212 Men?+
The notes in 212 Men include Gardenia, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Iris / Orris, Musk, and Benzoin.
Is 212 Men for men or women?+
212 Men by Carolina Herrera is designed for men.
Who created 212 Men?+
212 Men was created by Fabrice Pellegrin, Alberto Morillas, and Ane Ayo for Carolina Herrera.
When was 212 Men released?+
212 Men by Carolina Herrera was launched in 2026 as a Parfum.
What fragrances are similar to 212 Men?+
Fragrances similar to 212 Men include Goutte De Mercure by By Terry, Prestigio by Tonino Lamborghini, Diabolique Pour Homme by Eisenberg, Obsessed by Calvin Klein, based on shared notes and scent profile.