212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. Encre Noire
Is 212 Men better than Encre Noire?
212 Men rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskVetiver
greenwoodyfresh spicyaromaticmusky
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 Encre Noire?
| 212 Men | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1999 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do 212 Men and Encre Noire smell?
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 212 Men and Encre Noire share?
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Green NotesVetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Cypress
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do 212 Men and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 212 Men or Encre Noire?
| 212 Men | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 212 Men and Encre Noire?
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
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Where to buy 212 Men and Encre Noire
| 212 Men | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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