212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. Back to the Roots
Is 212 Men better than Back to the Roots?
212 Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
GingerSandalwoodVioletPetitgrain
greenwoodyfresh spicyaromaticpowderymusky
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 Back to the Roots?
| 212 Men | Back to the Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1999 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 212 Men and Back to the Roots smell?
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Back to the Roots
Powdery
Green
Woody
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 212 Men and Back to the Roots share?
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
GalbanumPetitgrainAngelica
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Orris RootWhite TeaGingerViolet
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
DriftwoodSandalwoodAmbrette
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrain
Petitgrain
Floral Notes
VioletGardeniaLavender
Violet
Woody Notes
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
DriftwoodSandalwood
Spicy Notes
GingerSpices
Ginger
Herbaceous Notes
Sage
Angelica
Musk
Musk
Ambrette
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do 212 Men and Back to the Roots work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 212 Men or Back to the Roots?
| 212 Men | Back to the Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Back to the Roots?
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
Not every fragrance needs to fill a room. Some are better left close to the skin, noticed only when someone leans in. This one's earthy, powdery, and surprisingly grounding.Back to the Roots
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