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212 VIP Men Eau de Toilette bottle 212 VIP Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
CCXII Special For Men Eau de Parfum bottle CCXII Special For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 VIP Men EDT
A party king in a bottle - 212 VIP Men delivers a unique, charismatic blend of fruity vodka, spicy freshness, and leathery warmth that stands out and makes a statement wherever you go.
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Our Verdict - CCXII Special For Men EDP
CCXII Special clones Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men - that cool, boozy club scent of caviar lime, frozen pepper-mint and a leathery woody-amber base. Wearers say it shares the original's DNA and often lasts even better; the dupe just leans a shade more citrusy and trades a little of the original's smooth, expensive edge.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
212 VIP Men EDT
CCXII Special For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Passionfruit 28% vs 16%
Lime 25% vs 25%
Pepper 24% vs 23%
Ginger 22% vs 19%
Only in CCXII Special For Men
Caviar 16%
Shared Notes
Mint 24% vs 52%
Spicy 23% vs 47%
Only in 212 VIP Men
Vodka 26% Gin 25%
Shared Notes
Amber 34% vs 30%
Leather 32% vs 33%
Woody 32% vs 36%

Accords

212 VIP Men CCXII Special For Men
85%
Fruity
65%
Woody
75%
60%
Leather
55%
Aromatic
60%
55%
Amber
45%
Citrus
50%
85%
Woody shared
65%
75%
Leather shared
60%
55%
60%
Amber shared
55%
45%
50%

Performance

212 VIP Men CCXII Special For Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

212 VIP Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Best for spring and fall due to its energetic fresh-spicy opening and rich base. Summer may feel a bit heavy, while winter performance is solid but not fully suited for deep cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Ideal for date nights and nights out thanks to its bold projection and playful boozy accord. Slightly loud for the office but works for casual and some formal events if applied lightly.

CCXII Special For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The cool, fizzy spicy-citrus character suits spring and summer nights, staying wearable into autumn; deep winter mutes its crispness.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

A versatile night-out scent for dates and evenings, casual enough for daily wear but built more for bars and clubs than formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 VIP Men EDT
CCXII Special For Men EDP
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