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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
212 Surf for Her
The salty tang in the air as you step out of the water, with sun-kissed skin and a light breeze tousling your hair.
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212 Surf for HerPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessKenzo Homme Marine · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares sea notes and musk8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014, 212 Surf for Her by Carolina Herrera is a marine-aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of summer escapades and carefree days spent on the water. The scent opens with vibrant sea notes that evoke the freshness of ocean air before transitioning into warm woods and musk, providing a grounding comfort to the aquatic top. This composition is designed to be youthful and lively, perfect for those who embrace adventure and the excitement of the summer season.
One spray is enough to capture the essence of this fragrance. The sea notes are particularly bright but fade within an hour, leaving behind the warm woods and musk that linger close to the skin. Ideal for daytime wear or casual outings where you want a fresh, lively scent.
Fig. 01 — 212 Surf for Her, Carolina Herrera
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Designer Carolina Herrera
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The original212 Surf for HerCarolina Herrera · Premium · $100–250Kenzo · 2023Kenzo Homme MarineShares Sea notes and Musk$40–100★ 4.15 (1,806)74%Match
Zara · 2018Solar SdShares Sea notes, Woodsy notes and Muskunder $40★ 4.00 (13)60%Match
Zara · 2022Honolulu 1450 Ala Moana BoulevardShares Sea notes and Muskunder $40★ 3.94 (18)55%Match
Donna Karan · 2016Liquid Cashmere AquaShares Sea notes and Musk$40–100★ 3.88 (25)
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 15%, disliked or hated by 31%.