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212 Men Eau de Toilette bottle 212 Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1999 Year -
££ Price Tier £
CAH311 212 Men Eau de Parfum bottle CAH311 212 Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 Men EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - CAH311 212 Men EDP
CAH311 recreates the crisp grapefruit-and-lavender opening of 212 Men's minimalist city-cool style well, but the woody-incense base is thinner and doesn't hold the original's tall, urban sillage for as long.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
212 Men EDT
CAH311 212 Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 22% vs 21%
Grapefruit 18% vs 21%
Spicy 16% vs 14%
Bergamot 15% vs 14%
Lavender 15% vs 14%
Petitgrain 12% vs 12%
Shared Notes
Ginger 29% vs 29%
Violet 25% vs 26%
Gardenia 22% vs 23%
Sage 22% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 19% vs 21%
Sandalwood 17% vs 19%
Incense 16% vs 17%
Vetiver 16% vs 14%
Guaiac Wood 15% vs 14%
Labdanum 14% vs 12%

Accords

212 Men CAH311 212 Men
100%
Citrus
45%
90%
Green
76%
Aromatic
55%
73%
Woody
65%
63%
Powdery
54%
Musky
40%
52%
Lavender
49%
Herbal
Citrus shared
100%
45%
90%
Aromatic shared
76%
55%
Woody shared
73%
65%
63%
Musky shared
54%
40%
52%
49%

Performance

212 Men CAH311 212 Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

212 Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

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.

CAH311 212 Men

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer

A clean, citrus-woody scent versatile enough for most of the year, best avoided in deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

Crisp and professional enough for the office, versatile enough for everyday casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 Men EDT
CAH311 212 Men EDP
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