Is Fragrance World Deux Cent Douze Men a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 Men?
212 Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1999 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Deux Cent Douze Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet undeniably iconic, 212 Men is a fresh, green time capsule. Some declare it a timeless masterpiece, others a dated relic. If you're after that unmistakable pre-social media NYC swagger, this could be your juice.
This one's a solid, budget-friendly nod to a classic scent profile. Expect a clean, slightly sharp woody-aromatic that, while familiar, holds its own. Great for those who appreciate old-school charm without breaking the bank.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear, office environments, and sports. While its projection has been debated, it's generally considered versatile enough for dates, though perhaps not the top pick for highly formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean character makes it ideal for office and casual wear without being too overpowering. While presentable, it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events and, being a woody aromatic, it's not a dedicated sport scent.
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.
Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood
Without woody notes
Where to buy
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