PearOpens with
GeraniumHeart
MuskDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
212 Heroes
The sharp bite of ginger in the city kitchen early morning, where the aroma of fresh herbs blends with subtle musk as you prepare for a busy day.
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212 HeroesPremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessArt Of Universe · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares pear, ginger and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by Carolina Herrera, 212 Heroes is a vibrant and multifaceted fragrance that captures the essence of urban energy. Created by perfumers Domitille Michalon Bertier, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, and Carlos Benaïm, this scent opens with fresh, fruity notes of pear and cannabis, giving way to a heart of ginger and geranium. The base layers of sage, musk, and leather ground the composition with earthy warmth. It is a fragrance that balances freshness and depth, making it suitable for both day and night.
Apply this fragrance liberally on pulse points for a strong presence throughout the day. The fruity and aromatic top notes are bright but short-lived, so ensure that the earthy base notes have time to bloom by letting it settle for about an hour before stepping out.
Fig. 01 — 212 Heroes, Carolina Herrera
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Domitille Michalon Bertier and Juliette Karagueuzoglou
The 212 line
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Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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The original212 HeroesCarolina Herrera · Premium · $100–250Lattafa Perfumes · 2025Art Of UniverseShares Pear, Ginger and Muskunder $40★ 4.12 (2,896)38%Match
Calvin Klein · 2014CK One Red Edition for HimShares Pear, Ginger and Musk$40–100★ 3.95 (431)41%Match
Marc Jacobs · 2011Cocktail Splash GingerShares Ginger, Geranium and Musk$40–100★ 3.88 (108)37%Match
Kenzo · 2011L Eau par Kenzo Wild pour HommeShares Ginger, Sage and Musk$40–100★ 3.93 (87)
With Xerjoff Richwood
Adds woody, patchouli and citrus; shares musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 10%.