212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. Altheus
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 212 Men | Altheus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1999 | 2005 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Veronica Casanova Marano |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Altheus
Lavender
Fruity
Green
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
AppleBasilCardamomTangerine
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Fougère NotesGeraniumLavenderMelonNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
AmberCashmere WoodLabdanumMuskPatchouliThymeTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 212 Men | Altheus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
There's actual development here. Not just a cool opening that disappears. The lavender-heart keeps things grounded while the base does its thing. For the price.Altheus