Tea Ceremony
Molton BrownEau de Parfum2026
Side by side
Tea Ceremony vs. 212 Men
Is Tea Ceremony better than 212 Men?
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Tea Ceremony projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Tea Ceremony and 212 Men?
| Tea Ceremony | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2026 | 1999 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Mathieu Nardin | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Tea Ceremony and 212 Men smell?
Tea Ceremony
Green
Earthy
Amber
Woody
Powdery
Fresh
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tea Ceremony and 212 Men share?
Top
Pear
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
Heart
Green TeaEarthy Notes
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Base
Amberwood
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Green Tea
Green NotesVetiver
Woody Notes
Amberwood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Where they fit
When and where do Tea Ceremony and 212 Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tea Ceremony or 212 Men?
| Tea Ceremony | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Tea Ceremony and 212 Men?
Matcha and nashi pear together is either your thing or it isn't. The review consensus says it skews bright, even juicy, not reinventing the wheel, but doing it well enough that you'll reach for it.Tea Ceremony
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
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