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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 tangerine; the heart notes unfold with 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 a thousand turns, I tried this perfume in the store again and fell in love all over again. It’s so beautiful, elegant, fresh, and feminine. It reminds me of a summer sea breeze, something very rich and pleasant for the nose. I think I’ll buy it and make it my signature scent. It’s a scent I adore, just the blend I wanted: floral but everything very subtle and delicate, without losing its projection ❤️
My experience is different 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 across the street and lasted on my coat for over four days, about 24 hours on skin. People around me usually like it; I wouldn’t call it sexy, but it conveys confidence and attitude. I find it youthful, up to age 25 at most. For me, it’s quite heavy for daytime; I associate it more with going out for drinks in the evening or night; the trail is quite overwhelming.
A delicious citrus-floral! It’s perfect as a signature scent for almost all year-round, though I don’t think it projects much in winter. It’s definitely a chameleon.
What a disappointment; it doesn’t smell like anything. I can’t distinguish any notes at all; honestly, it’s a disaster 🤦
I used this a while ago and it smells like wildflowers and field bells with a touch of star anise. It smells like a baby on me—a fine, charming scent of cleanliness and freshness. Very pleasant.
I love the scent, but it doesn’t last on my skin at all. Usually, perfumes stick with me, but this one disappointed. I read that the 30ml bottle comes poorly sealed; maybe that’s why I bought it recently and it’s already running low. Perhaps it evaporated and lost its staying power. What a shame, a real waste.
This is one of my all-time favorite perfumes. I hope they never discontinue or reformulate it. It smells like pure white lily and has excellent longevity and projection on me. It’s the fragrance that flatters me the most.
Thanks Alberto Morillas for this masterpiece. I first encountered it in April 2021 while lunching with a guy I really liked. As I left, the scent was radiating from my wrist, and that’s exactly where we kissed—a magical kiss that left me with butterflies. Even though our timing was off and we’re no longer together, I’m keeping this fragrance; I’ll never forget how true love smells.
It smells good, but it’s just not my thing. Every time I catch a whiff, my mind fills with white, fresh imagery, nothing else.
This perfume in winter is amazing; it makes you fall in love with yourself and others. Unfortunately, I don’t use it as much as before and 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.
212 Classic is that scent everyone knows, the one from back in 2000. It reminds me of childhood and strangers greeting me before I even started wearing perfume. I’m not as obsessed with it now that I wear it constantly, but I get why it’s so successful: it smells like just out of the shower, clean and effective. The white florals and citrus blend well with the green notes, leaving a nice sandalwood base. It’s a solid formula, though today it feels a bit dated; if I compare it to something modern, I’d say Good Girl is the version that learned to fly after 212 just walked and ran. I was surprised by how much projection it has; I thought it would be more discreet.
It never runs out. In spring and summer, it makes me feel fresh and clean—a real pleasure to step out of the shower and put this masterpiece on. I’ve been complimented more on it than on other, more expensive and potent perfumes that don’t project as well on me. As an EDT, it lasts quite a few hours 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 overpowering, this is your perfume.
I remember my older sister wearing it in the 2000s… please forgive me, but it smells very heavy, so much that it gave me a headache and made me nauseous. It was extremely strong. I imagine it’s been reformulated and is softer now, but I don’t like it; it still smells strong and vintage.
I bought it because I loved it at first. But wearing it frequently… ugh, I tolerated it less each day. That cactus note never grew on me, and the musk dominates. I had to gift 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. I understand why Fragrance recommends this to fans of Light Blue, and I can see why. Although they aren’t similar, they follow a similar path. But I’d choose Light Blue a thousand times over.
Very fresh aroma with great projection and longevity, ideal for spring and summer. I enjoyed it a lot, but I wouldn’t buy it again.
Super delicate floral aroma, kind of a middle ground between the original Carolina Herrera and A Drop D’Issey. It’s not as overwhelming as the CH, though it has a similar vibe. No single flower stands out like the jasmine in the CH; instead, it’s a well-balanced bouquet of white flowers. Lasting power on skin is very good, over six hours, and if you spray it on clothes, it lasts for days. What I don’t like 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 overused that it started to feel tiring. 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 recognized by it.
I love this perfume; it’s a must-have in my collection! It’s fresh, clean, citrusy, and floral—a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The best part is that it smells unlike anything else. I’ve been buying it for years and will keep doing so.
I forgot to mention the most important thing: I don’t know a single creation by Alberto Morillas that I don’t love. I adore it!
It’s my signature scent. I was gifted it at 15, and it’s still my absolute favorite today. It’s fresh, feminine, and unique—there’s nothing like it. Works equally well dressed up or casual, day or night, winter or summer, for family or parties. It’s perfect for everything. The scent of my love.
It’s fresh and elegant, but I don’t dare wear it during the day because sometimes I find it too strong. It has amazing sillage and longevity. I’ve worn it to work meetings; it smells like a businesswoman. I like it, but I wouldn’t buy it again; I’ll try to find a softer CH option.
Never has a perfume 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’s been my signature fragrance for almost 10 years, and I refuse to change it. I simply love it.
I remember it starting with a green citrus scent, probably the cactus, then finishing with a fine, talcum-powdered soap vibe. The other day I wanted to buy it, but upon testing it, I smelled something completely different—just floral. Does anyone know if it changed due to reformulations or if it depends on the batch? I tested it in a good place, so it wasn’t a dupe.
My wife’s favorite perfume. Rich, fresh, elegant, or not so elegant, it works for almost any occasion. It’s a classic. The downside is that it didn’t always stand out; many people wore it. I think it’s the scent of women from the late 90s through the early 2000s. My girlfriend still likes it, but it’s not what she wears most now, though she always has a bottle (or two). Its longevity and sillage are incredible; she applies it at 7 am and can still be smelled all day. It probably hasn’t been reformulated much because I’ve always smelled it the same way. Recommended for its quality and scent, especially now that it’s not as common.
One of my first perfumes, but I wouldn’t wear it again. While it’s nice, for me it’s very boring: a clean scent, like wearing body lotion. 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 slipped; years ago the longevity was brutal (2003), but now my mom uses it and I have to be right next to her to smell it.
It was my first expensive perfume at 15 and remained my favorite for many years. I love that it’s not sweet; the longevity and sillage are incredible, at least on me and my mom, who has also been wearing it for years. It’s rich, fresh, feminine, and elegant. It’s delicious!
If it weren’t labeled Eau de Toilette, I’d think it was Eau de Parfum. It’s the fragrance where I’ve felt most like myself in my clothes and skin. 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. The New York advertising, very sensual, perfectly exemplifies the target audience.
To me, Carolina Herrera means ‘SCAM’. We had a bad experience last year with HERRERA FOR MEN: a knockoff of the 90s scent, almost intact but with ridiculous longevity, lasting less than half an hour. Still, I bought the classic 212 a month ago—the one I loved and had already purchased three times… A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, A THEFT, A FRAUD. It would have been better if they discontinued it. When she criticizes women for their style, she should think about how she looks selling water in gold bottles.
A beautiful, sophisticated classic that’s versatile for day or night, whether for a relaxed outing or a formal event. I feel like the best-dressed woman when I wear it. It’s a fresh floral scent—discreet yet noticeable. Out of all the CHs I’ve tried (giving 212 Sexy its due), this is my favorite. As for 212, I died laughing at the comments; I know it’s the New York one, even though Carolina Herrera is Venezuelan, my country. Cheers!
Tried this EDT and couldn’t stand it; it’s too invasive and overpowering. The floral notes are just suffocating.
I don’t get why some people think this perfume is strong. To me, it’s a soft cream; the cactus makes the flowers unnoticeable, giving it an indeterminate, creamy smell. If they told me it had almond in it, I’d believe them. Creamy and clean, yes, but flat and monotonous. I think the cactus doesn’t help this fragrance, but yes, it smells good.
Carolina Herrera’s 212: The scent of cosmopolitan elegance. There are perfumes that aren’t 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 harmoniously between both genders. With sparkling bergamot, 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 of tradition and modernity. It’s the reflection of a city that never sleeps. For me, 212 is more than a scent; it’s a vivid memory of that magical university roommate. Her elegance and distinction created an irresistible symphony. Although I once only admired her from afar, I know I’ll wear it someday, proving that finesse and masculinity can coexist. In every citrus and musky note lies the essence of a city and a desire. Because 212 isn’t just a perfume; it’s an experience. 212 is something anyone can own, but when someone wears it, it stops being ordinary. It becomes someone else entirely, 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 doesn’t just perfume; it consecrates, elevates, and turns the wearer into the protagonist of their own legend.
The last 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. Bad. All the magic, projection, and longevity are gone. There are no white florals or citrus notes; it’s an unfortunate cologne, as if they reformulated it with their eyes closed. Puig is messing around like this. Could it be fake? This is a chain store bottle, not an import.
My favorite.
I love it. I feel like this is a perfume I’d always wear and keep buying forever because it never gets old; it’s fresh and leaves a mark. Totally worth it because it soaks into clothes and lasts for days.
Carolina Herrera’s 212 achieves a difficult balance: fresh, sparkling, and elegant, yet sweet without being cloying. From the very 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 blend of modern freshness with delicate sweetness gives it an urban, neat, and very wearable character. 212 shines for its sophisticated naturalness: youthful but classy, sweet but controlled, fresh but with personality. It’s a scent that accompanies without overpowering and always feels appropriate.
A perfume I used to love, but after trying it several times, I don’t like it anymore. It smells like wilted flowers to me; it’s not fresh. Plus, it doesn’t last long on my skin or project anything—a real disappointment 🙁
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 an EDP and is now an EDT. It’s a shame it’s not the same.
Classic and elegant, but I stopped using it because it smells like the 2000s and is just too trendy now. Still, it’s an exquisite fragrance.
It’s a classic that makes you feel elegant and sophisticated. The scent is definitely a white floral. It lasts about 6 hours on me and projects a wide trail; it’s really worth the price. It lingers on clothes even after washing—excellent. I recommend trying it, but don’t buy blindly; not everyone will like it.