212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. Passion Man
Is 212 Men better than Passion Man?
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodMuskBergamot
citrusgreenfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between 212 Men and Passion Man?
| 212 Men | Passion Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1999 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 212 Men and Passion Man smell?
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Passion Man
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Amber
Citrus
Cinnamon
Vanilla
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 212 Men and Passion Man share?
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
Green AppleBergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
CinnamonPeppermintCardamomCypressNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
MuskTolu BalsamVanillaAmbergrisSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
GingerSpices
CinnamonCardamomPink PepperNutmeg
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrain
BergamotMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
CypressSandalwood
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Tolu Balsam
Herbaceous Notes
Sage
Peppermint
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do 212 Men and Passion Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 212 Men or Passion Man?
| 212 Men | Passion Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 212 Men and Passion Man?
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
The green apple and pink pepper hit you first, bold, sweet, and unapologetically confident. Some find it polarizing, but that late-2000s DNA is exactly what makes it memorable.Passion Man
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know