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Carolina Herrera212

212 (EDT)

1997

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Versions Timeline

1997

212 (Original Release)

Price Range
$46 – $75

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Alberto Morillas

"212 for Women is a fresh floral woody musk fragrance that captures the energy and modernity of New York City. Its opening combines orange blossom, cactus flower, bergamot, and mandarin orange for a bright, lightly citrusy introduction. The heart unfolds into a generous white-floral bouquet featuring lily, freesia, gardenia, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, white camellia, rose, and peony. Musk and sandalwood create a soft, clean, gently woody drydown. The fragrance has a distinctly feminine character while remaining contemporary and easy to wear. Its versatile daytime profile has helped establish it as one of Carolina Herrera's classic women's fragrances."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Humid
Hot

Moods

Fresh
Elegant
Cheerful
Sophisticated
Youthful

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Travel
Vacation
Meeting

Fun Facts

The name 212 refers to Manhattan's telephone area code.

The fragrance is known for its distinctive modern bottle design and urban positioning.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFloralFreshGreenWoodyPowderySynthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

orange blossom
cactus flower
bergamot
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

lily
freesia
gardenia
jasmine
lily-of-the-valley
white camellia
rose
peony
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

musk
sandalwood

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“A classic, fresh floral fragrance with a bright citrus-floral opening and a soft musk-sandalwood drydown. It is widely regarded as contemporary, feminine, versatile, and especially suitable for daytime and warm-weather wear. Performance is generally moderate, with a clean presence that remains approachable rather than overpowering.”

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