Carolina Herrera 2014 EDT

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212 Surf for Him

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Carolina Herrera 212 Surf for Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014. 212 Surf for Him opens with Sea Water, settles into a heart of Grapefruit, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Carolina Herrera's 212 Surf for Him carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its powerful marine freshness, while others find it a synthetic headache. If you can stomach a strong opening, you might just find a powerful, salty-citrus summer scent here - but don't say we didn't warn you about the polarising aroma.
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  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Playful
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212 Surf for Him Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sea Water100%
Heartas listed
Grapefruit100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its potent projection and longevity, coupled with a distinctly marine and citrus profile, make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. It shines in casual summer activities and sports, aligning with the 'surf' theme and community comments about beach wear.

About

Dive headfirst into an oceanic blast with 212 Surf. It crashes in with an intense, salty sea water accord, sharp and invigorating, before a zesty grapefruit heart cuts through the aquatic intensity. The dry down introduces a woody, earthy patchouli, providing a grounding counterpoint to the vibrant, almost aggressive marine opening. It's an unapologetically bold, synthetic interpretation of a day by the waves.

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