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212 VIP Men Eau de Toilette bottle 212 VIP Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Hooked For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Hooked 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 - Hooked For Men EDP
A budget clone of Calvin Klein's Obsessed For Men. The bright, spicy ambroxan-leather signature with its lavender-citrus opening lands recognisably, though Perfume Parlour renders the projection and longevity below the original's bold reach.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

212 VIP Men Hooked For Men
85%
Fruity
55%
Amber
75%
65%
Woody
60%
60%
Leather
45%
Aromatic
55%
Fresh
45%
85%
Amber shared
55%
75%
Woody shared
65%
60%
Leather shared
60%
45%
55%
45%

Performance

212 VIP Men Hooked 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.

Hooked For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm spicy-amber base makes it a strong autumn and winter pick, with enough freshness up top to carry into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Versatile and confident, it works for casual wear, an evening out or a date, and dresses up for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 VIP Men EDT
Hooked For Men EDP
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