Back to the Roots
Vilhelm Parfumerie2023
Side by side
Back to the Roots vs. 212 Men
Is Back to the Roots better than 212 Men?
212 Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodPetitgrainGingerViolet
powderygreenwoodymuskyfresh spicyaromatic
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 Back to the Roots and 212 Men?
| Back to the Roots | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2023 | 1999 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Back to the Roots and 212 Men smell?
Back to the Roots
Powdery
Green
Woody
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Back to the Roots and 212 Men share?
Top
GalbanumPetitgrainAngelica
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
Heart
Orris RootWhite TeaGingerViolet
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Base
DriftwoodSandalwoodAmbrette
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Petitgrain
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrain
Floral Notes
Violet
VioletGardeniaLavender
Woody Notes
DriftwoodSandalwood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Spicy Notes
Ginger
GingerSpices
Herbaceous Notes
Angelica
Sage
Musk
Ambrette
Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Back to the Roots and 212 Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Back to the Roots or 212 Men?
| Back to the Roots | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Back to the Roots and 212 Men?
Not every fragrance needs to fill a room. Some are better left close to the skin, noticed only when someone leans in. This one's earthy, powdery, and surprisingly grounding.Back to the Roots
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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