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212 Eau de Toilette bottle 212 EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1997 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 EDT
A quintessential fresh floral that balances green, citrus, and soft musk, 212 is understated yet confident - perfect for those who want to smell crisp and effortlessly modern every day.
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Our Verdict - Eau So Beautiful EDP
A divisive one, this. Some reckon it's a truly beautiful, airy floral, while others find it cold, boring, or, less charitably, smelling like sweat. Expect fruity floral soapiness with middling performance - a budget buy for many.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
212 EDT
Eau So Beautiful EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Gardenia 13% vs 22%
Jasmine 12% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 52% vs 45%
Sandalwood 47% vs 27%
Only in Eau So Beautiful
Vanilla 27%

Accords

212 Eau So Beautiful
100%
Floral
74%
90%
Fresh
60%
Citrus
82%
70%
Green
Sweet
64%
50%
Musky
61%
Fruity
60%
Ozonic
60%
Powdery
58%
40%
Woody
58%
Aquatic
52%
Floral shared
100%
74%
90%
Citrus shared
60%
82%
70%
64%
Musky shared
50%
61%
60%
60%
58%
Woody shared
40%
58%
52%

Performance

212 Eau So Beautiful
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

212

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

212's fresh, airy floral-citrus profile is ideal for spring and summer, capturing the feeling of blooming flowers and crisp mornings. It feels too light and delicate for winter's chill or late autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its understated projection and clean freshness make it perfect for the office and everyday casual wear. It is polite and approachable, though perhaps not dressy enough for formal or sporty enough for athletic contexts.

Eau So Beautiful

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, airy, and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily use. However, its often-mentioned weak longevity and moderate projection make it less ideal for formal events or dates where a more impactful scent is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, citrus, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 EDT
Eau So Beautiful EDP
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