212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. Zara Black Tag
212 Men peaks in summer, while Zara Black Tag belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| 212 Men | Zara Black Tag | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1999 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Zara Black Tag
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Woody
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
BergamotGrapefruitBlack Pepper
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
—Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
VanillaVetiverMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 212 Men | Zara Black Tag | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 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 vetiver base is what separates it from every other citrus-forward male fragrance stacking shelves. Most of those smell like the opening five minutes.Zara Black Tag