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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
212 NYC Men Pills
The quiet intensity of an urban park bench where fresh green notes blend with warm spices and woody incense, creating a grounding sense of calm.
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212 NYC Men PillsPremium · $100–250
76%Similar accords, often for lessAttitude for Men · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 17 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, 212 NYC Men Pills by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that brings together the expertise of perfumers Alberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, and Rosendo Mateu. The composition opens with green notes, spices, lavender, and petitgrain, creating an aromatic freshness that feels both crisp and grounding. As it settles into its heart and base, gardenia, ginger, guaiac wood, incense, vetiver, labdanum, sandalwood, and white musk provide a warm, powdery depth. This fragrance is neither overly complex nor understated, striking a balance that feels distinctly modern yet lasting.
Apply two sprays to ensure the aromatic top notes have enough presence. The fragrance blooms within the first hour as the powdery woods and musk come into focus, so it’s best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves gracefully throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — 212 NYC Men Pills, 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 Ann Gottlieb and Rosendo Mateu
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Warmly received so far: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 5%.