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212 Men (EDT)

1999

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Versions Timeline

1999

212 Men EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$36 – $115

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"212 Men EDT is a verified Carolina Herrera men's eau de toilette introduced in 1999. It is widely recognized as an urban fresh-woody fragrance with green, citrus, spicy, and musky facets, built to feel clean, modern, and easy to wear. Retail and review sources consistently describe a bright opening with citrus and green tones, a floral-spicy heart, and a smooth woody-musky base. Its character is more refined than loud, which has helped it remain relevant as a long-running designer staple. The scent is often associated with daytime use, office friendliness, and spring-to-summer versatility. Market presence over decades and continuing retail availability support its status as one of the enduring entries in the 212 line."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Humid
Dry

Moods

Fresh
Confident
Energetic
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Meeting
Travel

Fun Facts

FragranceNet explicitly lists 212 Men as having been introduced in 1999.

Recent user reviews on major retail and enthusiast sites still describe it as a classic that has stayed recognizably consistent over many years.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusGreenFreshSpicyFloralWoodySyntheticResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

mandarin
grapefruit
bergamot
petitgrain
green notes
spices
flower stems
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

ginger
gardenia
jasmine
pepper
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

sandalwood
guaiac wood
musk
labdanum
iron woods

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Verified market sources and enthusiast reviews consistently present 212 Men EDT as a classic, clean, masculine designer scent with enduring appeal. Users frequently describe it as refined, easy to wear, and surprisingly timeless rather than dated. Feedback suggests it works especially well for daytime, office, and warm-weather use. Performance is generally viewed as moderate, with no major consensus of beast-mode projection. At least one long-term reviewer reported little noticeable change between older and newer bottles, reinforcing a reputation for relative consistency.”

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