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    Patrick Dempsey Legacy vs. 212 Men

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    212 Men by Carolina Herrera bottle

    212 Men

    Carolina Herrera
    Eau de Toilette1999
    New comparison

    212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Patrick Dempsey Legacy vs. 212 Men
    Patrick Dempsey Legacy212 Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20111999
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Alberto Morillas
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Patrick Dempsey Legacy

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Woody
    Mossy
    Herbal
    Lavender
    Earthy

    212 Men

    Citrus
    Green
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BasilGalbanumOrange Blossom
    Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
    Heart
    LavenderOakmossNutmeg
    GingerVioletGardeniaSage
    Base
    RosewoodCedarwoodPatchouli
    SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Patrick Dempsey Legacy vs. 212 Men
    Patrick Dempsey Legacy212 Men
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. Patrick Dempsey Legacy just shows up. The green-fresh opening earns attention without demanding it. A solid choice if you want something reliable that doesn't try.Patrick Dempsey Legacy
    212 Men is a well-crafted citrus aromatic that refuses to stay one-dimensional once it settles. The drydown is where veteran wearers find their favorite phase, and it arrives reliably.212 Men