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212
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Descripción
Carolina Herrera 212 is a floral musky woody fragrance for women. Launched in 1997, the nose behind this composition is Alberto Morillas. The top notes combine orange blossom, cactus flower, bergamot and mandarin; the heart notes unfold lily of the valley, freesia, gardenia, jasmine, white camellia, rose and peony; while the base notes settle on musk and sandalwood.
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Salida
orange blossom
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Corazón
lily
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Base
Musk
Comunidad
5,944 votos
- Positivo 81%
- Negativo 15%
- Neutral 4.5%
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Today, after many detours, I tried this perfume in a shop again and fell in love once more. It’s so beautiful, elegant, and fresh, plus feminine. It reminds me of a summer sea breeze, something very rich and pleasurable for the nose. I think I’ll buy it and it will become my signature scent. It’s a scent I adore, exactly the blend I wanted: floral but everything very subtle and delicate, without losing its projection ❤️
A delicious citrus-floral! It’s perfect as a signature scent for almost all year round, although I don’t think it will project much in winter. It’s certainly a versatile option.
My experience differs from what I read: I didn’t find it soft and wore it for years in autumn and winter. On me, it was noticeable from the other side of the street and lasted on my coat for over four days, and about 24 hours on skin. People around me usually like it; I wouldn’t say it’s sexy, but it conveys confidence and attitude. I find it youthful, suitable for up to 25 at most. For me, it’s quite heavy for daytime; I associate it more with going out for an evening drink; the sillage is quite overwhelming.
What a letdown; it smells like nothing. I can’t distinguish any notes at all; it’s truly a disaster 🤦
I used it ages ago and it smells of wildflowers and bellflowers from the countryside, with a hint of star anise. It smells like a baby; it’s a fine, charming scent, evoking tidiness and cleanliness. Very pleasant.
I really like the scent, but it doesn’t last on my skin at all. Generally, perfumes tend to stick with me, but this one disappointed. I read that the 30ml bottle often comes poorly sealed; perhaps that’s why I bought it recently and it’s already nearly empty; maybe it evaporated and lost its fixative properties. What a pity, a true waste.
This is one of my all-time favourite perfumes. I hope they never discontinue or reformulate it. It smells of pure white lily and has excellent longevity and projection on me. It’s the fragrance that flatters me the most.
Thank you, Alberto Morillas, for this masterpiece. I first encountered it in April 2011 while lunching with a boy I really liked. As I left, the scent radiating from my wrist was exactly where we kissed—a magical kiss that left me with butterflies. Although we were out of time and we’re no longer together, I keep the fragrance and will never forget how true love smells.
It smells nice, but it’s just not my thing. Every time I catch a whiff, my mind fills with white and fresh images, nothing more.
This perfume in winter is brilliant; it makes you fall in love with yourself and others. Unfortunately, I don’t use it as much as before and I don’t think I’ll buy it again, but I do recommend it. It’s very rich and very much in the Carolina Herrera style.
The 212 Classic is that scent everyone knows, the one from back in 2010. It reminds me of childhood and strangers greeting me before I even started wearing perfume. I’m not as taken with it now that I’ve grown accustomed to the smell, but I understand its success: it smells like straight out of the shower, clean and effective. The white florals and citrus blend well with the green notes, leaving a lovely sandalwood base. It’s a solid formula, though it feels a bit dated now; if I compare it to something modern, I’d say Good Girl is the version that learned to fly after 212 had just walked and run. I was surprised by how much projection it has; I thought it would be more discreet.
It never fails me. In spring and summer it makes me feel fresh and clean; it’s a pleasure to step out of the shower and put this wonder on. I’ve been complimented more by it than by other, more expensive and potent perfumes that don’t project as much on me. For an EDT, it lasts considerably longer than many EDPs. Despite being from 1997, it doesn’t smell vintage; it’s timeless, modern, a work of art by Alberto Morillas. If you want to smell clean, fresh and sweet without being overwhelming, this is your perfume.
I remember my older sister wearing it in the 2000s… forgive me, but it smells very heavy, so much so that it gave me a headache and made me feel nauseous. It was extremely strong. I imagine it must be softer now that it’s reformulated, but I don’t like it; it still smells strong and vintage.
I bought it because I loved it at first. But using it frequently… ugh, I tolerated it less each day. I couldn’t get used to that cactus note and the musk dominates. I had to give it away. I have other perfumes I don’t use because I dislike them, but I keep them just in case; this wasn’t one of those cases. I understand why Fragrance recommends this to fans of Light Blue, and I see why. Although they aren’t similar, they follow a similar path. But I’d stick with Light Blue a thousand times over.
A very fresh scent with good projection and longevity, ideal for spring and summer. I enjoyed it a lot, but I wouldn’t buy it again.
A super delicate floral scent, kind of a midpoint between the original Carolina Herrera and A Drop D’Issey. It’s not as overpowering as the CH, though it shares a similar style. No single flower stands out here, unlike the jasmine in the CH; it’s a well-balanced bouquet of white flowers. The longevity on skin is very good, lasting over six hours, and if you spray it on clothes, it lasts for days. What I dislike is the bottle: splitting it into two small round containers at the ends looks terrible separately, and together they won’t stand up. At least it’s not as tacky as the Good Girl bottle. Despite the bottle, I’ll buy it again.
I owned it years ago and loved it. It’s fresh and feminine, but it became so ubiquitous that it grew tiresome. Still, it’s a great fragrance. I wouldn’t buy it again, but it was a personal signature when I wore it; I liked being recognised by it.
I forgot to mention the most important thing: I don’t know any creation by Alberto Morillas that I don’t adore. I love it!
I adore this perfume; it’s a must-have in my collection! It’s fresh, clean, citrusy and floral, a classic that never goes out of fashion. The best part is that it smells unlike anything else. I’ve been buying it for years and I’ll keep doing so.
It’s my perfume par excellence. I was given it for my fifteenth birthday and it remains my favourite to this day. It’s fresh, feminine and unique; there’s nothing like it. It suits both elegant and casual looks, day or night, winter or summer, for family or parties. It’s perfect for everything. The scent of my loves.
It’s fresh and elegant, but I don’t dare wear it during the day because sometimes I find it strong. It has super high sillage and longevity. I’ve worn it to work meetings; it sounds like a businesswoman. I like it, but I wouldn’t buy it again; I’ll try to test a softer CH option.
I remember it with a green citrus scent at the beginning, surely the cactus, then fine soapy and talcum-like at the end. The other day I wanted to buy it, but upon testing it I felt something totally different, just floral. Does anyone know if it changed due to reformulations or does it depend on the batch? I tested it in a good place, so it wasn’t a dupe.
My wife’s favourite perfume. Rich, fresh, elegant or not so elegant, it suits almost any occasion. It’s a classic. Its downside is that it doesn’t stand out much; many people used it; I think it’s the scent of the woman from the late 90s to well into the 2000s. My partner still likes it, but it’s not the one she uses most now, although she always has a bottle (or two). Its longevity and sillage are incredible; she applies it at 7 am and can be felt all day. It probably hasn’t been reformulated much because I’ve always sensed it the same way. Recommended for quality and scent, more so now that it’s not as common.
One of my first perfumes, but I wouldn’t own it again. Although it’s nice, for me it’s very boring: a clean scent, like having body lotion on. It’s not great, but others like it, so if you want to smell like fine, clean lotion, it’s a safe bet. Unfortunately, the quality has been lost; years ago the longevity was brutal (2003), now my mum uses it and I have to be close to notice it.
No perfume has ever made me fall in love as much as this one. It was love at first sniff: fresh, delicate and feminine, without resembling anything else. It has been my signature fragrance for almost 10 years and I refuse to change it. I simply love it.
It was my first expensive perfume at 15 and for many years it was my favourite. I love that it’s not sweet; the longevity and sillage are incredible, at least on me and my mother who has also been using it for years. It’s rich, fresh, feminine and elegant. It’s brilliant!
If I didn’t say it was an Eau de Toilette, I’d think it was an Eau de Parfum. It’s the perfume in which I’ve felt most at home on my clothes and skin for the longest time. Sexy, urban, for an empowered woman in the metropolis revealing her sensuality. You can smell the lotus and lily, with the musk playing an equally prominent role. Its New York advertising, very sensual, perfectly exemplifies the target audience they are aiming at.
To me, Carolina Herrera means ‘SCAM’. We had experience with a HERRERA FOR MEN from last year: a knock-off of a 90s scent, almost intact but with ridiculous longevity, not even half an hour. Nevertheless, I bought the classic 212 a month ago, the one I loved and which was my third purchase… A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, A ROBBERY, A FRAUD. It would have been better if they had discontinued it. When she criticises women for their style, she should think about how she looks selling bottles of water at gold prices.
I tried this EDT and couldn’t stand it; it’s too invasive and overpowering, the floral notes are suffocating.
A beautiful and sophisticated classic, versatile for day or night, casual outings or formal events. I feel like the best-scented woman when wearing it. It’s a fresh floral, discreet yet present. Out of all the CHs I’ve tried (without taking away any merit from 212 Sexy), this is my favourite. Regarding 212, I died laughing at the comments; I know it’s the New York one, although Carolina Herrera is Venezuelan, my country. Best regards!
I don’t understand who finds this perfume strong. To me, it’s a soft cream; the cactus makes me not notice the flowers; it’s an indeterminate, creamy scent. If they told me it had almond, I’d believe it. Creamy and clean yes, but flat and monotonous. I think the cactus doesn’t help in this fragrance, but yes, it smells good.
Carolina Herrera’s 212: The scent of cosmopolitan elegance. There are perfumes that are not just worn on the skin but become invisible footprints of memory. Carolina Herrera’s 212, created by Alberto Morillas, is one of those fragrances: a symbol of modernity and distinction that captures the energy of New York and transforms it into an elegant whisper on the skin. Since 1997, 212 has transcended the conventional. Although born as a feminine scent, its fresh nature makes it androgynous, a composition that flows between both genders in harmony. With sparkling bergamot notes, a heart of jasmine and valley lily, and a base of soft musks and woods, its trail evokes urban sophistication. The Carolina Herrera seal is reflected in its balance between tradition and modernity. It is the reflection of a city that never sleeps. For me, 212 is more than a scent; it is a vivid memory of that magical personality university companion. Her elegance and distinction created an irresistible symphony. Although I once only admired it from afar, I know I will wear it one day, proving that finesse and masculinity can coexist. In every citrus and musky note lies the essence of a city and a desire. Because 212 is not just a perfume; it is an experience. 212 is something anyone can possess, but when someone wears it, it ceases to be ordinary. It becomes a distinct being, marked by an aura that transcends the everyday. It’s like a secret rite: the fragrance awakens the invisible and transforms presence into a sign of distinction. In its alchemy, the common dissolves and the extraordinary emerges. Because 212 does not limit itself to perfuming; it consecrates, elevates, and turns the wearer into the protagonist of their own legend.
The latest bottle is a fiasco. My wife notices the difference, and to me, it smells like a note found in some Divain perfumes. Nothing like the previous one. It’s bad. All the magic, projection, and longevity have disappeared. There are no white florals or citrus notes; it’s an unfortunate cologne, as if they reformulated it with their eyes closed. Puig pulls stunts like this. Could it be fake? This is a chain-store example, not an import.
My favourite.
I love it; I feel this is a perfume I would always wear and buy again and again because it never gets old. It’s fresh and leaves a mark. It’s totally worth it as it impregnates clothes for days.
Carolina Herrera’s 212 achieves a difficult balance: fresh, sparkling, and elegant, yet sweet without being cloying. From the first moment, it feels clean and vibrant, like a breath of luminous air that awakens the senses. Its sweet facet is soft and polished, never sticky. It’s wrapped in a light aura that adds femininity without being obvious. This mix of modern freshness with a delicate sweetness gives it an urban, neat, and very easy-to-wear character. 212 shines for its sophisticated naturalness: youthful yet classy, sweet yet controlled, fresh yet with personality. It’s a scent that accompanies without invading and always feels appropriate.
It smells delicious and fresh, but it’s not the same as before; the current version doesn’t last at all. I wonder if it used to be EDP and is now EDT; it’s a pity it’s not the same.
A perfume I used to love, but after trying it several times recently, I don’t like it anymore. It smells of wilted flowers to me; it’s no longer fresh. Additionally, it doesn’t last long on my skin or project anything; a real disappointment 🙁
It’s a classic that makes you feel elegant and sophisticated. The scent is undoubtedly a white floral. It lasts about six hours on me and projects a wide trail; it’s truly worth the price. It lingers on clothes even after washing, which is excellent. I recommend trying it, but don’t buy blindly as it may not suit everyone.
Classic and elegant, yet I’ve stopped wearing it as it smells like the 2000s and has become a bit dated. Still, it is an exquisite fragrance.