Carolina Herrera 212 men Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 men Eau de Toilette

The perfume 212 Men Eau de Toilette Carolina Herrera is an iconic and very popular fragrance that set a trend in the late 90s. It is known for its urban freshness and its modern and sensual touch.

1. Technical Sheet

• Official Name: 212 Men Eau de Toilette (sometimes called 212 NYC Men, as it is inspired by the energy of New York City, whose area code is 212).
• Brand: Carolina Herrera.
• Year of Release: 1999.
• Perfumers: Alberto Morillas, Rosendo Mateu and Ann Gottlieb.
• Olfactory Family: Floral Woody Musk (or Woody Floral).
• Concept: It represents the young, modern, cosmopolitan, and dynamic man who embraces a fast-paced, big-city lifestyle. The cylindrical metallic bottle evokes this urban, avant-garde vibe.

2. Aroma and Olfactory Notes

The fragrance is characterized by a very strong opening green and fresh which evolves into a spicy heart and a warm, woody base. The aroma is often described as "clean", "green" y "metal".

Notes, ingredients and aroma description:

Departure from (Urban and green freshness). Ingredients: Green Notes (like freshly cut grass), Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender, Spices.An opening fresh, clean and vibrantThe green notes are distinctive, with a hint of citrus and a light touch of spice that adds energy.

Heart (Spicy and floral touch). Ingredients: Ginger, Gardenia, Sage, Violet. Ginger gives it a nuance hot spicy and vibrant. Gardenia, Violet and Sage provide an atypical floral heart in masculine fragrances, offering a sophisticated and powdery touch.

Background (What endures, warm and sensual). Ingredients: Musk, Sandalwood, Incense, Gaiac Wood, Vetiver, Labdanum. The dry down is masculine, warm and sensual, with creamy woods, a touch of incense for mystery and Musk that prolongs the feeling of cleanliness.

3. Use and Popularity

• Olfactory Profile: It's a very well-balanced fragrance, often praised for its versatility and easy wearability. The balance of freshness, spices, and woods makes it very wearable.
• Ideal for: It's a fragrance SUV; ideal for the daily use and in any season of the year, although it shines especially in spring and summer. It's perfect for the office or semi-formal settings.
• Popularity: Despite being launched decades ago, 212 Men remains a fragrance very sold and considered a pillar of modern men's perfumery. Although it has undergone some reformulations, it maintains its essentially fresh, green, and clean character.

Bottle capacity 100 ml