The smell in short
The first thing you smell is green grass and citrus leaves. The heart brings ginger and gardenia. On the skin it settles into musk and sandalwood. Overall it smells green and fresh.
- Came out
- 2002
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
212 Men Silver 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
A closer look at Carolina Herrera 212 Men Silver EDC
212 Men Silver EDC comes from Carolina Herrera. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Cuba Shadow but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Valentino Voce Viva.
How far 212 Men Silver spreads
Projection is very strong: it fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Versace Crystal Noir and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by fresh and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and fresh smells and notes like ginger and musk. Less obvious notes include spices, pink pepper and incense. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Carolina Herrera perfumes worth knowing
The house has 71 perfumes here, led by 212 VIP Men, Ch Bad Boy Extreme and Ch Prive Carolina Herrera.
Which weather suits 212 Men Silver
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2002.
212 Men Silver dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Versace Crystal Noir (4 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes), Cuba Shadow (5 shared notes) and Valentino Voce Viva (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did 212 Men Silver come out?
It came out in 2002.
Can women wear 212 Men Silver?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.