About the 212 Perfume for Women
212 by Carolina Herrera is a floral woody musk perfume for women, launched in 1997, with bright citrus, green florals, white flowers, sandalwood and clean musk. Its fresh, airy scent suits office wear, everyday activities, casual outings and daytime social occasions for her.
This women’s fragrance is an Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT), giving it a lighter presence than an Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP). Bergamot, mandarin and orange blossom brighten the opening, gardenia, jasmine, freesia and other florals shape the heart, and sandalwood with musk forms the soft base.
212 Fragrance Profile & Notes
This fragrance belongs to the floral woody musk family.
- Top notes: Bergamot, mandarin orange, orange blossom, cactus flower
- Heart notes: Freesia, gardenia, lily, jasmine, lily of the valley, peony, rose, white camellia
- Base notes: Musk, sandalwood
- Fragrance family: Floral Woody Musk
- Concentration: Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT)
- Overall scent: Floral, citrusy, green, musky, woody
Performance & Longevity of 212
- Expected wear time: This Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT) typically provides several hours of noticeable wear, with around 4 to 6 hours being a reasonable expectation depending on skin type, weather and application.
- Projection: Projection is generally soft to moderate, creating a clean scent presence without becoming overly heavy.
- Development: Citrus and green floral notes lead into a white-floral heart before sandalwood and musk become more noticeable.
- Suitable occasions: This women’s perfume works well for office wear, everyday activities, casual outings and daytime social occasions.
- Application guidance: Apply to pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows, with reapplication later if additional wear is preferred.
- Concentration: This is an Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT), so it generally wears lighter than an Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP).
What Does 212 Smell Like?
212 opens with bergamot, mandarin, orange blossom and cactus flower before gardenia, jasmine, freesia, rose and other florals create a fresh floral heart. Sandalwood and musk form a clean, softly woody base.
Is 212 Long-Lasting?
212 typically provides around 4 to 6 hours of noticeable fragrance as an Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT). Performance may vary according to skin type, weather and application.
Is 212 Suitable for All Occasions?
This perfume works particularly well for office wear, daytime activities, casual outings and relaxed social occasions. A lighter application is suitable for warm weather and enclosed spaces, while reapplication may be useful during longer days.
Can 212 Be Used by Both Men and Women?
212 is marketed as a women’s fragrance with a fresh floral, citrus and musky profile intended primarily for her. Men can also wear the scent if they enjoy white florals, green notes, sandalwood and clean musk.
What Season Is 212 Best For?
212 is particularly well suited to spring and summer because of its citrus, green and airy floral character. It can also work during mild autumn weather with application adjusted to the temperature.
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