212 by Carolina Herrera

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.