I have clear memories of spraying it on clothes 15+ years ago and having 'em smell like it for the whole day or even days after. I find 212 to be a great daytime scent with more of a clean, classic and professional edge to it, but it does have some alluring, playful, casual charms to it as well. I've sniffed a lot of men's fragrances and a lot of guys over the years and this is still, to my nose, one of the sexiest fresh scents out there, and more than 20 years on.

No, I'm not the frag noob with 3 bottles who goes anosmic after a 30 spray dose then claims the scent disappears; I've been in the collecting hobby for years and I'm 200+ bottles in, for reference. Carolina Herrera 212 Men EDT opens with a moderate projection of soft spices, green, and floral notes. For example, some top note citrus scents smell stronger immediately upon application, while a lavender middle note may be sensed after some time from application as the top note evaporates.Honestly imo this is the ultimate anytime anywhere fragrance, whenever I´m not sure what to wear I just pick 212 and know I can´t go wrong. Opens with a strong, sharp combination of green and spicy notes: this part of the perfume is long lasting, not bad, but bit soapy for me. This is a men's cologne, but I wear it all the time and it smells incredible with my body chemistry. that's it performance could have been better, in the end it is a summer fragrance and must give Better performance during hot and humid days.

The citrus dies down, and the spices and musky notes come out, giving off a certain city vibe to it. Carolina Herrera 212 Men creates an intense interaction of contrasts between the energetic coolness of aquatic citrus top notes, and the sensual warmth of spices and wood in the middle and base notes. The personality of sandalwood and the sensuality of gaiac bring out the masculinity of the fragrance. The prominent cool Gardenia notes highlight the spirituality of incense and the originality of ginger and pepper.I already like my soap and clean clothes, I don't need something trying to be a citrus Bounce dryer sheet all over my body. With a sleek metal bottle with the 212 logo engraved in blue, Carolina Herrera 212 Men EDT makes a great evening fragrance, a cool choice for men. It also has a really good performance for a freshie, It lasts long and the projection is right where it should be.

Middle notes are clear ginger and violet, though the exotic and unexpected notes of gardenia and sage really make it fresh-powdery. Perfumes with natural ingredients often smell different in batches based on the source of the ingredients, while synthetic ingredients usually have consistency in their smell and lasts longer. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Español, Français, Čeština, Italiano, Русский, Polski, Português, Ελληνικά, 汉语, Nederlands, Srpski, Română, العربية, Українська, Монгол, עברית.Please note that this service might transfer the data outside of the EU/EEA and to a country without the required data protection standards. I have had people get offended with fragrances that are regarded as ultra-safe compliment monsters, yet I have never ever had anyone react negatively to this. until last year when I started wearing it again, and fell in love with that fresh/green grassy accord. I agree with ajay below, 212 opens with a grassy explosion that at first is unpleasant but then the drydown is really nice.