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    Side by side

    Altheus vs. 212 Men

    Altheus by Ésika bottle

    Altheus

    Ésika
    Eau de Toilette2005
    Clearly related
    212 Men by Carolina Herrera bottle

    212 Men

    Carolina Herrera
    Eau de Toilette1999
    New comparison

    212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Altheus vs. 212 Men
    Altheus212 Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20051999
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerVeronica Casanova MaranoAlberto Morillas
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Altheus

    Lavender
    Fruity
    Green
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy

    212 Men

    Citrus
    Green
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AppleBasilCardamomTangerine
    Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
    Heart
    Fougère NotesGeraniumLavenderMelonNutmeg
    GingerVioletGardeniaSage
    Base
    AmberCashmere WoodLabdanumMuskPatchouliThymeTonka Bean
    SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Altheus vs. 212 Men
    Altheus212 Men
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    There's actual development here. Not just a cool opening that disappears. The lavender-heart keeps things grounded while the base does its thing. For the price.Altheus
    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