Is Armaf Paraty Men a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men?
212 VIP Men EDT
Carolina Herrera by Emilio Valeros, Lucas Sieuzac, Émilie Coppermann Original Statement
212 VIP Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Paraty Men EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- 212 VIP Men
- Paraty Men
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Which Should You Buy?
A party king in a bottle - 212 VIP Men delivers a unique, charismatic blend of fruity vodka, spicy freshness, and leathery warmth that stands out and makes a statement wherever you go.
This Armaf offering is a surprisingly classy, affordable clone that's clearly meant to evoke a certain widely-loved fragrance. Bottle is apparently a work of art, which is rare for clones.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Amber
34%
vs
29%
Leather
32%
vs
18%
Woody Notes
32%
vs
24%
Passionfruit
28%
vs
33%
Mint
24%
vs
22%
Pepper
24%
vs
20%
Spicy Notes
23%
vs
27%
Ginger
22%
vs
33%
Amber
34%
vs
29%
Leather
32%
vs
18%
Woody Notes
32%
vs
24%
Spicy Notes
27%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Best for spring and fall due to its energetic fresh-spicy opening and rich base. Summer may feel a bit heavy, while winter performance is solid but not fully suited for deep cold.
Occasions
Ideal for date nights and nights out thanks to its bold projection and playful boozy accord. Slightly loud for the office but works for casual and some formal events if applied lightly.
Seasons
Community season votes for Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
The warm spicy and amber accords, combined with moderate projection and lasting power, make it a good fit for dates and casual outings. Its sweetness and casual freshness might be a bit much for a formal office setting, but it's not overpowering.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Woody Notes, Pepper, Spicy Notes
Adds cinnamon and clove, drops gin and lime
Where to buy
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