Is Perfume Parlour CCXII Boom a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 Men Pop!?
212 Men Pop! EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | 2011 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
CCXII Boom EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive summer flanker, 212 Men Pop! is either a vibrant mojito-esque scent or a 'nothing special' retread. Most agree it's fresh, but its poor performance might leave you wanting more than just a 'pop' of fragrance.
CCXII Boom copies Carolina Herrera's 212 Men Pop! - the same cool, fizzy mojito accord of mint and mandarin over a clean musk-and-woods base. The budget version keeps the fun, fresh pop but reads flatter and lighter, with the short staying power the original is already known for.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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Heart Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, light, and aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual outings and sports, particularly in warm weather. However, its perceived poor longevity by many reviewers means it's less suitable for formal events or longer dates where sustained presence is desired. It's generally inoffensive enough for an office setting but won't make a big statement.
Seasons
The cool, fizzy mint-citrus freshness is built for warm spring and summer days.
Occasions
Fun and clean, it suits casual daytime, sport and warm-weather wear over formal evenings.
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 4 of its 5 notes, including Mint, Mandarin, Musk
Adds rain, drops aquatic and lime
Where to buy
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212 Men Pop! EDT
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