WS-CH-1997

212

1997Men

white floral up front, then floral, settling into citrus.

212 by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. 212 was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, White Camelia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Peony; base…

white floral floral citrus powdery

Nose: Alberto Morillas

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, White Camelia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Peony
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Sandalwood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

53%

42%

35%

34%

27%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring35%Summer33%Fall19%Winter13%Day76%Night24%Wears female60%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Carolina Herrera picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does 212 smell like?

white floral up front, then floral, settling into citrus. Dominant accords: white floral, floral, citrus.

What notes are in 212?

Top: Orange Blossom, Cactus Flower, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Lily, Freesia, Gardenia, Jasmine, White Camelia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Peony. Base: Musk, Sandalwood.

How long does 212 last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is 212 loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is 212 best for?

Spring is the top pick (35%). Summer is second at 33%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for 212?

Day wear leads at 76%. Night is a secondary pick at 24%.

Is 212 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 60% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made 212?

Composed by Alberto Morillas. Released in 1997.