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212 Men

1999Men

citrus up front, then green, settling into fresh spicy.

212 Men by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. 212 Men was launched in 1999. 212 Men was created by Alberto Morillas, Rosendo Mateu and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain; middle notes are Ginger, Violet, Gardenia and Sage;…

citrus green fresh spicy aromatic

Noses: Alberto Morillas · Ann Gottlieb · Rosendo Mateu

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain
Heart· 2–4h
Ginger, Violet, Gardenia, Sage
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Sandalwood, Incense, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

86%

75%

67%

62%

48%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring36%Summer36%Fall18%Winter10%Day70%Night30%Wears male62%

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 date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does 212 Men smell like?

citrus up front, then green, settling into fresh spicy. Dominant accords: citrus, green, fresh spicy.

What notes are in 212 Men?

Top: Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain. Heart: Ginger, Violet, Gardenia, Sage. Base: Musk, Sandalwood, Incense, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum.

How long does 212 Men last?

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

Is 212 Men loud?

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

What season is 212 Men best for?

Spring is the top pick (36%). Summer is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for 212 Men?

Day wear leads at 70%. Night is a secondary pick at 30%.

Is 212 Men for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 62% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made 212 Men?

Composed by Alberto Morillas and Ann Gottlieb and Rosendo Mateu. Released in 1999.