212 Men Summer
“212 Men Summer by Carolina Herrera is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a citrus, aromatic composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2013 by Carolina Herrera and crafted by perfumers Alberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, and Rosendo Mateu, 212 Men Summer is a vibrant citrus-aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of summer. The gin and citrus notes—lemon, mandarin orange, and grapefruit—create an invigorating opening that feels like stepping into a sunlit garden. This freshness gives way to warm spices like cardamom and pepper, while woody notes and patchouli anchor the composition with depth and complexity.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Foundation
Main Accords
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Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to ensure the invigorating top notes are balanced by the deeper base notes. The citrus will fade within an hour, so reapply if you want it to last through the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than in a wide sillage.
Alberto Morillas
Founding perfumer · 479 fragrances · Swiss
Alberto Morillas is a Spanish perfumer. He is a master perfumer at Swiss fragrance and flavor firm dsm-firmenich, where his notable creations have included Calvin Klein CK One, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Marc Jacobs Daisy. He has an independent line called Mizensir.
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Designer Carolina Herrera
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The story behind the bottle.
The refreshing taste of a gin cocktail on a warm afternoon, where sun-kissed aromatics blend seamlessly with the warmth of spices and wood.
Fig. 01 — 212 Men Summer, Carolina Herrera
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