The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and fresh spicy. It opens with grapefruit and mandarin orange, moves to red currant and nutmeg and dries down to sandalwood and musk.
- Came out
- 2003
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
212 H2O Men notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Carolina Herrera 212 H2O Men EDC in detail
212 H2O Men EDC comes from Carolina Herrera. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
212 H2O Men price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Clive Christian No1 Masculine but less than Clive Christian No 1 and Valentino Voce Viva.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like red currant and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include cassia and gardenia. Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Other Carolina Herrera perfumes
The house has 71 perfumes here, led by 212 VIP Men, Ch Bad Boy Extreme and Ch Prive Carolina Herrera.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Valentino Voce Viva. Base notes like sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jaguar and Valentino Voce Viva.
Which weather suits 212 H2O Men
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Clive Christian No1 Masculine is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
If you like 212 H2O Men, try these
Similar picks to try: Jaguar (7 shared notes), Clive Christian No1 Masculine (5 shared notes), Clive Christian No 1 (5 shared notes) and Valentino Voce Viva (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Quick answers
When did 212 H2O Men come out?
It came out in 2003.
Can women wear 212 H2O Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.