212 by Carolina Herrera

Name: 212
Brand: Carolina Herrera
Rating: 7.2 (127 reviews)

1997for women

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

7.2/10

127 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

212 by Carolina Herrera is a well-known Fresh Floral fragrance for women. It was introduced in 1997. It was composed by Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Orange blossom and Cactus blossom; middle notes include Jasmine, Rose, Freesia and Lily; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk. It is best suited to spring and summer. It lasts long, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Spring and summer (73% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 62% of votes
Smells mainly: fresh, floral, citrus

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

12 notes

212 features 12 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

127 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

100 ratings

7.1

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

93 ratings

6.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

115 season votes

Spring37%
Summer37%
Autumn17%
Winter10%

Who wears it

Men11%
Unisex27%
Women62%

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