Carolina Herrera
212 Men
With 212 Men, Carolina Herrera composes a dry and elegant woody fragrance. It opens on bergamot and gardenia, reveals gin and sandalwood at its heart and rests on a base of white musk and sandalwood.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Gardenia
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Gin · Sandalwood
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Base Several hours
White musk · Sandalwood
What its composition says
- Only 5 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
- 2 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 1 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Gin: a niche material, declared by only 3 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of 212 Men by Carolina Herrera comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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