Is Perfume Parlour CCXII a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 Men?
212 Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1999 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
CCXII EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- 212 Men
- CCXII
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
Perfume Parlour's budget version of Carolina Herrera 212 Men, that crisp green-and-clean classic. It captures the freshly-cut-grass opening and clean woody-musk base, just rendered flatter and with the original's already-average longevity trimmed.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Violet
25%
vs
34%
Gardenia
22%
vs
31%
Sage
22%
vs
34%
Musk
19%
vs
34%
Sandalwood
17%
vs
36%
Incense
16%
vs
28%
Spicy Notes
16%
vs
27%
Ginger
29%
Green Notes
22%
Grapefruit
18%
Vetiver
16%
Guaiac Wood
16%
Bergamot
16%
Lavender
15%
Labdanum
15%
Petitgrain
13%
Spicy Notes
16%
vs
27%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The crisp green cut-grass and clean musk are at their best in spring and summer, staying breathable and fresh, though they work through milder autumn days.
Occasions
Clean and inoffensive, it slots into office and casual daily wear effortlessly, with enough freshness for active days.
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.
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Spicy Notes, Musk
Adds citrus and grass, drops bergamot and ginger
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$34.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
Buy
Best Value
$60.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $18.03/fl oz
Buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
CCXII EDP
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