More about Carolina Herrera 212 Men
212 Men by Carolina Herrera is a 1999 fresh spicy eau de toilette for men, created by Alberto Morillas, Rosendo Mateu and Ann Gottlieb. Green notes, grapefruit, spices, bergamot, lavender and petitgrain open it crisp and bright. Ginger, violet, gardenia, sage and green pepper form a spicy, powdery heart. Musk, sandalwood, vetiver, incense, guaiac wood and labdanum leave a warm, woody base. Citrus and green, Carolina Herrera 212 Men is at its best in spring and summer, by day.
Featured Notes
212 Men opens with Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, a heart of Ginger, Violet, Gardenia, Sage, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense.
- Top Notes
- Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot
- Heart Notes
- Ginger, Violet, Gardenia, Sage
- Base Notes
- Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense
Longevity & Projection
212 Men is best suited to spring and summer and daytime.
What does 212 Men smell like?
212 Men opens with Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain, develops into a heart of Ginger, Violet, Gardenia, Sage, Green Pepper, and settles into a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does 212 Men last?
212 Men offers balanced performance suitable for all-day wear. Longevity and projection vary with skin chemistry, season and application — see the community reviews above, or try a decant first to gauge how it performs on your own skin.
What's similar to 212 Men?
Fragrances with a similar character include Layton, Symphony, Rehab. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy 212 Men — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
212 Men by Carolina Herrera is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot.



