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    Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men vs. 212 Men

    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: Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men vs. 212 Men
    Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men212 Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20081999
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJacques Cavallier BelletrudAlberto Morillas
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men

    Fresh
    Woody
    Sweet
    Spicy
    Synthetic

    212 Men

    Citrus
    Green
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonSichuan Pepper
    Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
    Heart
    CacaoCedar
    GingerVioletGardeniaSage
    Base
    Guaiac WoodAmbroxanVetiver
    SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men vs. 212 Men
    Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men212 Men
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Here's the thing about this one: it's appealing without being sweet. That's harder than it sounds. Most fragrances in this category fall into predictable territory, generic and forgettable.Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men
    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