Carolina Herrera 2003 EDT

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212 H2O

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Carolina Herrera 212 H2O is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003. 212 H2O opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Gardenia and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Carolina Herrera's 212 H2O carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A universally adored, unobtainable gem, 212 H2O is the ultimate fresh-out-the-shower scent. Its crisp, clean vibe has fans literally begging for its return.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Uplifting
  • Subtle
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212 H2O Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot40%
Grapefruit37%
Mandarin23%
Heartas listed
Gardenia52%
Ginger48%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood51%
Musk49%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh citrus character makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, where it provides an uplifting yet inoffensive aura. The overall lightness and 'just showered' feel also lend it well to sport, although its subtle projection limits its impact for formal events or a romantic date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

212 H2O opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of grapefruit and mandarin, instantly invigorating the senses. This bright citrus quickly blends into a heart of creamy gardenia, softened by a zesty hint of ginger. The dry-down is a subtly warm embrace of sandalwood and musk, leaving behind a clean, luminous scent that feels like freshly showered skin.

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