212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. No. 2 Men
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 212 Men | No. 2 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1999 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
No. 2 Men
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Lavender
Amber
Fresh
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
BergamotLavender
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
CardamomGinger
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
FrankincenseGuaiac WoodLabdanumMuskSandalwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 212 Men | No. 2 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The opening is clean. Expected, even. But the cardamom-ginger heart is where this fragrance earns its keep. Warm without sweetness, spicy without aggression. Some find it leans unisex.No. 2 Men