212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. #002 The Patchouli Affair
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 212 Men | #002 The Patchouli Affair | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1999 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Isaac Sinclair, Fanny Grau |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
#002 The Patchouli Affair
Woody
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Earthy
Amber
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
GingerMandarin OrangePetitgrain
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Crystal AmberFrankincenseHoneysuckleTonka Bean
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 212 Men | #002 The Patchouli Affair | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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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
Patchouli has baggage. This one earns its way clean. The ginger keeps it honest, the amber keeps it warm, and by the time the cedar settles, you've forgotten what you were afraid of.#002 The Patchouli Affair