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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
212 White
The crisp air of a winter morning as you step outside into a landscape covered in fresh snow, where the scent of mandarin and jasmine mixes with the earthy warmth of musk.
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212 WhitePremium · $100–250
67%Similar accords, often for lessEntice Forever · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2003, 212 White by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that captures the refreshing atmosphere of winter days. The composition opens with mandarin orange, which adds a bright and citrusy freshness to the top notes. As it evolves, jasmine, peony, and rose create a floral heart that is both soft and elegant. The base notes of musk, benzoin, and sandalwood provide warmth and depth, grounding the fragrance in a powdery and woody embrace.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points for a moderate sillage that lasts through the day. The fragrance blooms best close to skin, so avoid heavy layering to keep it from feeling overpowering.
Fig. 01 — 212 White, Carolina Herrera
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Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 22%, disliked or hated by 22%.