212 Men
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
212 Men vs. Ikon Pure
Is 212 Men better than Ikon Pure?
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Ikon Pure projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
GingerVetiverLabdanum
citrusgreenwoodyfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicy
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Ikon Pure?
| 212 Men | Ikon Pure | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1999 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do 212 Men and Ikon Pure smell?
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Ikon Pure
Fresh
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 212 Men and Ikon Pure share?
Top
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
DavanaLimeGingerCardamomPearLemon
Heart
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Water LilyOrris RootLabdanumCinnamonIvy
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
CedarwoodAmbergrisFrankincensePatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 212 Men or Ikon Pure?
| 212 Men | Ikon Pure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 212 Men and Ikon Pure?
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
For those who've outgrown needing to fill the room. Moderate sillage is the point, the people who matter will lean in. Lasts a full workday without respraying.Ikon Pure
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