Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
75%
Woody
69%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Warm Spicy
49%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Aromatic, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Aromatic, Woody, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Citrus, Aromatic, Woody, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
212 Men SummerbyCarolina Herrerais a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men.212 Men Summerwas launched in 2013. Top notes are Gin, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cardamom; middle notes are Pepper, Jasmine, Ambroxan and Hedione; base notes are Woody Notes, Patchouli and Musk.Carolina Herrera presents two new limited edition fragrances from the 212 collection. These are editions for summer 2013 simply named 212 Summer and 212 Men Summer. The fragrances are supposedly inspired by the colors of the sunset and transmit the youthful, fresh and luxurious spirit of summer parties and fun on the terraces of New York.212 Men Summer opens with refreshing gin and tonic accord combined with lemon, mandarin, grapefruit and cardamom. Cool hedione molecule gives the scent of luminous jasmine that is mixed with masculine pepper and ambrox in the heart. The sensuality of the composition is achieved with accords of patchouli, musk and classic woods.The bottles retain the original shape, colored in pink and blue in the classic “tie dye" style. The fragrances come in Eau de Toilette concentration.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is 212 Men Summer office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.