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Homme Eau de Cologne bottle Homme EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
M Gender F
2022 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
CCXII Cold For Women Eau de Parfum bottle CCXII Cold For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Homme EDC
A sparkling citrus-musk masterpiece that feels impossibly fresh and clean, Dior Homme Cologne is summer in a bottle. Effortlessly stylish but never loud, it’s the quintessential warm-weather signature.
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Our Verdict - CCXII Cold For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of 212 on Ice. It leans on Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rose to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Homme EDC
CCXII Cold For Women EDP

Notes

Homme
CCXII Cold For Women

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 52%
Only in CCXII Cold For Women
Grapefruit 48%
Only in CCXII Cold For Women
Rose 37% Peony 33% Gardenia 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Homme CCXII Cold For Women
100%
Citrus
85%
60%
Musky
38%
Fresh Spicy
49%
Floral
48%
Rose
46%
29%
Powdery
23%
Aromatic
Citrus shared
100%
85%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
38%
49%
48%
46%
29%
23%

Performance

Homme CCXII Cold For Women
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Its sparkling citrus and airy musk make it ideal for spring and especially summer, offering a cool, breezy feel in heat. It lacks the warmth and density for cold weather, so it's less suited to fall or winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Low projection and clean freshness make it perfect for office, gym, and casual daily wear. Its subtlety limits impact for formal events or nights out, but it shines in active and lighthearted settings.

CCXII Cold For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Homme EDC
CCXII Cold For Women EDP
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