212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. The Essence Intense
Is 212 Men better than The Essence Intense?
212 Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
citrusgreenwoodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicy
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 The Essence Intense?
| 212 Men | The Essence Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Intense |
| Launched | 1999 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 212 Men and The Essence Intense smell?
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
The Essence Intense
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Cinnamon
Sweet
Amber
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 212 Men and The Essence Intense share?
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
BlueberryRed Mandarin Orange
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Siberian Stone PineCinnamonMyrrh
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Black PepperVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrain
Red Mandarin Orange
Spicy Notes
GingerSpices
Black PepperCinnamon
Green Notes
Green NotesVetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Siberian Stone Pine
Where they fit
When and where do 212 Men and The Essence Intense work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 212 Men or The Essence Intense?
| 212 Men | The Essence Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about 212 Men and The Essence Intense?
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 reads fruity, almost sweet, that's the blueberry. Then the vetiver and black pepper arrive and the whole thing goes cool, dry, masculine. It's the kind of fragrance that shifts tone.The Essence Intense
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