Arbo
O BoticárioEau de Toilette2002
Side by side
Arbo vs. 212 Men
Is Arbo better than 212 Men?
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Green NotesMuskVioletLavenderVetiverLabdanum
greenaromaticfresh spicyherbalcitruswoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. 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 Arbo and 212 Men?
| Arbo | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2002 | 1999 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Arbo and 212 Men smell?
Arbo
Green
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Citrus
Woody
Mossy
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Arbo and 212 Men share?
Top
Green NotesAppleCitrusesLavender
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
Heart
Ozonic NotesCedarwoodRhubarbViolet
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Base
MossMuskPatchouliVetiverAmberLabdanum
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletLavender
VioletGardeniaLavender
Green Notes
Green NotesVetiver
Green NotesVetiver
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Arbo and 212 Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Arbo or 212 Men?
| Arbo | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Arbo and 212 Men?
Arbo earns points for actually smelling like a forest rather than claiming to. The ozonic notes can read sharp on first spray, but settle into something compelling.Arbo
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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