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%
Fruity
61%
Sweet
61%
Woody
57%
Musky
51%
Yellow Floral
46%
Aromatic
45%
Powdery
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Fruity, and Sweet) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Fruity, Sweet, and Woody 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, Fruity, Sweet, and Woody 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 SummerbyCarolina Herrerais a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.212 Summerwas launched in 2013. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Raspberry, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Woody Notes, Saffron and Amber.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 sunset and transmit the youthful, fresh and luxurious spirit of summer parties and fun on the terraces of New York.212 Summer, feminine scent, begins with extremely fresh shower of lemon, bergamot and mandarin notes. Femininity is captured by white flowers of jasmine and ylang-ylang as well as raspberry sweetness. All this is placed on a sensual base of saffron, amber, musk and warm 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 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.