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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
212 Men Parfum
A crisp autumn afternoon in an urban park, where the fresh spice of ginger and lavender mingles with the woody notes of a quiet forest.
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212 Men ParfumPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessBoss The Scent Intense · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2026, 212 Men Parfum by Carolina Herrera is a sophisticated blend of fresh and spicy notes that captures the essence of contemporary elegance. Created by perfumers Alberto Morillas, Ane Ayo, and Fabrice Pellegrin, this Oriental Spicy fragrance opens with a zesty combination of lavender and ginger, leading to a heart of violet leaves and gardenia. The base notes of orris, benzoin, incense, vanilla, and woody accords provide depth and warmth, creating a balanced and captivating scent.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points. The fresh spicy top notes will fade within an hour but the powdery and woody base notes will linger throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — 212 Men Parfum, Carolina Herrera
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Ane Ayo and Fabrice Pellegrin
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Designer Carolina Herrera
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 24%.