212 Eau de Toilette vs issimo Eau de Parfum

212

Edt	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	U
1997	Year	1956
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 Eau de Toilette

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 - issimo Eau de Parfum

This perfume is a divisive one; some find it a timeless masterpiece embodying spring, while others find it dated, overly potent, or even bordering on nauseating. It is undeniably a classic, but be warned, it might not be for everyone.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	15%	12%
Floral	36%	26%
Fruity	4%	3%
Green	9%	22%
Sweet	19%	12%
Warm	1%	1%
Woody	13%	13%
Earthy	0%	3%
Animalic	15%	15%
Fresh	18%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

212 EdT

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 25% vs 44%

Only in 212 Eau de Toilette

Orange Blossom 27% Cactus 25% Mandarin 23%

Only in issimo Eau de Parfum

Green 55%

Shared Notes

Lily 13% vs 12%

Jasmine 12% vs 12%

Lily Of The Valley 12% vs 19%

Only in 212 Eau de Toilette

Freesia 14% Gardenia 13% Camellia 12% Rose 11% Peony 10%

Only in issimo Eau de Parfum

Lilac 15% Ylang-Ylang 11% White Amaryllis 10% Boronia 10% Rosemary 10%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 47% vs 48%

Only in 212 Eau de Toilette

Musk 53%

Only in issimo Eau de Parfum

Civet 51%

Accords

212 Eau de Toilette issimo Eau de Parfum

100%

Floral

66%

White Floral

100%

90%

Fresh

70%

Green

70%

60%

Citrus

50%

Musky

40%

Woody

Soapy

39%

Floral shared

100%

66%

White Floral

100%

Fresh shared

90%

70%

Green shared

70%

Citrus

60%

Musky

50%

Woody

40%

Soapy

39%

Performance

212 Eau de Toilette issimo Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

212 Eau de Toilette

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.

issimo Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

While some find it strong, many describe it as light and fresh, making it suitable for casual wear and the office. Its elegant floral character also lends itself to dates, though its classic feel might be too 'mature' for some. It's too refined for sport, and not quite grand enough for very formal events despite its sophistication.