The smell in short
Main smell: marine and citrus. It opens with sea notes, moves to grapefruit and dries down to patchouli.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
212 Surf for Him 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 Surf for Him EDC in detail
212 Surf for Him EDC is made by Carolina Herrera. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its marine side keeps it clean and easy.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Rabanne Invictus Paco and Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Davidoff Cool Water Wave. Base notes like patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Carolina Herrera perfumes worth knowing
This house has 71 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are 212 VIP Men, Ch Bad Boy Extreme and Ch Prive Carolina Herrera.
Will people notice 212 Surf for Him?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Montale Paris Aoud Forest spreads further.
The style of 212 Surf for Him
The strongest accord is marine (100%), followed by citrus and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy marine and citrus smells and notes like grapefruit and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.60 out of 5.
If you like 212 Surf for Him, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Rabanne Invictus Paco (3 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu (3 shared notes), Davidoff Cool Water Wave (3 shared notes) and Montale Paris Aoud Forest (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Davidoff Cool Water Wave starts from €30.
More questions
Is 212 Surf for Him good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear 212 Surf for Him?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.