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212 VIP Men Eau de Toilette bottle 212 VIP Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2011 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
Bentley for Men Eau de Toilette bottle Bentley for Men EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 VIP Men EDT
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Bentley for Men EDT
Bentley for Men is a proper, grown-up boozy-woody fragrance - a bold statement that smells far more expensive than it is. It's a divisive one, some finding it too strong or medicinal, but fans praise its sophisticated, masculine charm and incredible value, often preferring it to its "Intense" counterpart.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
212 VIP Men EDT
Bentley for Men EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 24% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Leather 32% vs 29%

Accords

212 VIP Men Bentley for Men
100%
Fresh Spicy
77%
65%
Woody
100%
85%
Fruity
Rum
71%
60%
Leather
66%
Cinnamon
62%
55%
Amber
60%
Aromatic
58%
Patchouli
48%
Animalic
47%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
77%
Woody shared
65%
100%
85%
Rum
71%
Leather shared
60%
66%
62%
Amber shared
55%
60%
58%
48%
47%

Performance

212 VIP Men Bentley for Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

212 VIP Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Bentley for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong rum, woody, and leather accords, plus reviews mentioning its intensity and "choke potential" for others, it's not ideal for the office. It excels in date and formal settings due to its sophisticated, warm character, but is too heavy for sport and can be worn casually if applied lightly in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, woody, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 VIP Men EDT
Bentley for Men EDT
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