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Score
83/100

Carolina Herrera

212 Men EDT

1999

Walking Fifth Avenue in spring — clean, confident, slightly uptown.

212 Men EDT
citrus
green
fresh spicy

The take

What works

  • Fresh-cut-grass accord that's genuinely original among designer freshes
  • Reliable signature-worthy character
  • Modern enough for daily, classic enough to last

Trade-offs

  • Synthetic edges become apparent after the opening
  • Distinctive metallic quality polarizes some noses

Notes

Top

Green NotesGreen NotesGrapefruitGrapefruitSpicesSpicesBergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderPetitgrainPetitgrain

Mid

GingerGingerVioletVioletGardeniaGardeniaSageSage

Base

MuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwoodIncenseIncenseVetiverVetiverGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumLabdanum

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring90%
Summer89%
Fall46%
Winter24%
Day100%
Night43%

Occasions

CasualOffice

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does 212 Men EDT last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 60/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear 212 Men EDT?

Strongest in spring and summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, office.

Is 212 Men EDT worth it?

At $50–$110, yes for this tier. Fresh-cut-grass accord that's genuinely original among designer freshes. Reliable signature-worthy character.

Details

Perfumer
Carlos Benaïm, Sophie Labbé
Collection
212