Is Fragrance World Deux Cent Douze Sexy Men a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men?
212 Sexy Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Deux Cent Douze Sexy Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and dialled-back, Carolina Herrera's 212 Sexy Men promises allure but often delivers a softer, powdery vanilla with an opening that some find challenging. Reformulations seem to have dulled its spark, but for others, it's still a surprisingly smooth, intimate classic.
This one's a smooth operator - a solid, reliable choice that gets the job done without shouting about it. If you want to smell good without taking huge risks, Deux Cent Douze Sexy Men is your wingman.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and intimate sillage make it suitable for close encounters like dates, where its 'sexy' appeal shines. While some find it versatile enough for daily and office wear, newer formulations are reported to be weaker, limiting its impact for more demanding occasions.
Seasons
Its woody, citrus and warm spicy composition leans towards spring and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, sensual woodiness and moderate projection make it brilliant for dates and evening events. While not overly formal, it's refined enough for many such occasions. The fresh opening keeps it from being too heavy for casual wear, but it's a bit much for sport.
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 11 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood
Without orange and woody notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
212 Sexy Men EDT
Check price on
→
→
International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
Deux Cent Douze Sexy Men EDP
Check price on
→
No other shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.
Check price on
→
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.
International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work