212 by Carolina Herrera

CherryLou

Really lovely clean-smelling fragrance for everyday wear. A good choice for office being light enough yet having a great lasting power. It's feminine without being overly flirtatious or girly. A formal perfume with a hint of soft tenderness and warmt. My choice for any official appointment.

guest_Sam

My woman wears it, and it sends my senses reeling.... love it beyond words

judeaqua

one of the most beautiful floral fragrances, feminine, gentle and nothing synthetic about it. although people would have to come really close to you to know u're wearing some. but keeps you feeling beautiful all day. has one of the most perfect combination of notes.

Kristel

This fragrance is just the thing to keep you smelling gorgeous your whole working day. Never overpowering, 212 is a gentle fruity, soft floral.

sofiapap

212 is a clean fresh and airy perfume.The opening is a bit citrucy but cactus makes it to seem like a milky velvet scent.The heart is very flowery,jasmine lily,rose,so much aroma.The base is musky-woody.It is so lasting and wearrabe scent.You might wear it all day and all occations.I surely reccomend it.

Casi

I have worn 212 since 2001. I have many favorite fragrances and although I don't reach for this 'ole faithful as often anymore, when I do try her on, she never disappoints! I have worn 212 back in Tennessee, in every season. I have lived in Southern California for five years now and I wouldn't say that Cali experiences actual "seasons," we definately have our colder months and it is only REALLY hot here a couple of months out of the year. That being said, I have no problem wearing 212 in any weather. However, my sense of smell is so attached to certain memories and times in my life. I first began wearing this in the winter of 2001 and I have such fond recollections of my warm, winter coats, scarves and beautiful sweaters...I just love to wear this when it is chilly to cold out! As for the scent...I won't bother listing the notes. I will just detail what 212 smells like for ME. Richly feminine...strong, clean citrus notes with a bit of spice...some floral, but I can't quite detect one flower in particular...so long lasting! Oh my gosh...seriously, two squirts and I am set for the day or night. It is never cloying and I love when a perfume is PRESENT and long lasting while remaining tasteful and kind to those around me. 212 is a classic, in my opinion. Although Carolina Herrera is a well-known brand and a top seller, 212 is not something that I smell on all of the gals when I am out and about. I like that. It is also worth mentioning that the composition of 212 is one that definately smells unique on every woman that adorns herself in it. A must try for sure!

Daria

This is my one of favourite perfume ever!!
warm,sweet,sensual,amazing on my skin,and strong power lasting..
I want it so badly!

missk

I really, really like this fragrance. Surprising, because I never expected to.

It's slightly fruity, it's fresh and it's powdery. Three qualities that I usually detest in fragrances, however this scent is bliss for me.

I actually adore the cactus note, strangely enough. I suppose it is to be expected seeming that my mother collects many rare and interesting cacti for her garden. I'm practically surrounded by the scent of cactus whenever I go home, so perhaps this scent sparks sentimental value for me.

Apart from the cactus note, I also sense the mandarin orange and orange blossom notes which are subtle yet divine. The floral notes which make their first appearance after the initial 10 minutes, are quite powdery and strange, not at all what you'd expect. The flowers are somewhat plastic and artificial smelling, however I believe it only adds to this fragrance's appeal.

The sillage is actually quite strong, which surprised me because most scents of this nature are soft and intimate. The lasting power is also fabulous.

I would recommend 212 as a unique Spring/Summer fragrance for women that long to stand out in a crowd.

juliana6909

It smells OK, fresh sunny, fruity...and what else you call it but my biggest problem with this one is that it is so light and transparent that you struggle to smell it and can be overpowered by the simplest hair spray or deodorant! Some people may call it descreet but I think good perfume should be noticable!It only lasts 1/2 hour on my skin!

sky76sky

A zesty bergamot opening which settles into an unsugary, floral number...I won't elaborate any further, because I concur with wardrobemistress - fab description, right down to the cold metal element :)

Wear it to fit in, not to stand out. Perfect for the office or meeting the parents.

Personally, I'm a little underwhelmed by another C.H. fragrance...but then, when I wear perfume, I want to feel special & be taken on an sensory journey with every sniff.

*have to add - truely rubbish staying power*

vdxl

I would classify this as floral soapy with some hints which evoke the city: at first it is a little metallic, but not in a bad way. It also smells soapy-powdery, evoking a classic and expensive soaps that do smell good. The white floral notes in this one make it very fresh and at the same time sensual without pretending so. It is suitable for all ages and I really love it on my cousin.

Lily26

I love it from the first spray till the end of the day :).My husband says it's seducing.I think that is the most definite word for this perfume.

ausamamira

From all women fragarnces i have smelled ... this comes out loud as #1 for me .... it directly reminds me of a soft, clean, flowery, out of the shower,fresh, girly smell that i cant resist :) actually, this perfume represnts what a fiminine smell should be ;)

nathalieZ

I wanted to really like it...I like it, it is a nice feminine scent..but it is in my opinion lacking in personality...it has very limited staying power..and the dry down is like a mix of everything... I might try the 212 sexy..might have some fire in it!!!!!!

kayka

it is my favorite!!!
when i wore it i felt very relaxed, fresh and clean!!
i will buy it again!
it is great for every time!! i have 212 sexy...but, 212 (classic) is nonpareil!!!
i thought it is not lasting, but others asked me which perfume i use :)) now,i use body lotion and my clothes smell so soft.. :)

WardrobeMistress

Its not bad, quite citrussy and cool to start with, the middle note is a not-too-sweet floral, and there is definately something steely and metallic in there, without the cold, steely notes I don't think it would be as interesting. I quite like it as an everyday kind of fragrance, it is quite light and wont scare the horses.

urobian

my no.1 in female fragance, simply wonderful sexy-warm floral aroma unique.. theres something special there

rosabell

i just love it- everytime i use it the peopke around tell me 'what a wonderfull smell u have now ". i have many,many types of perfumes, but this one always draw attention.

not to mention i love it and it makes me happy- it's like happiness itself

Malegria

How I didn`t come upon it before? It is an excellent everyday scent, and can easily become a signature scent!
It reminded me a little bit of Five O`Clock Au Gingembre - it smells like 212 next day, on your hair.....

imey

only few fragrance can make e so happy from first spritz and last till hours later, this one is one of them... i love it so much, so modern and classy, not overpowering, gentle with character... i love floral scents in this base note, and i dont think this was create for youth, i think mature woman can also wear this parfume.

Lolly007

Nein, Carolina Herrera ist aus Caracas/Venezuela.
Sie lebt seit Beginn der1980ger Jahre in New York wo auch der Sitz des Unternehmens ist.
No, Carolina Herrera is from Caracas / Venezuela. The seat of the enterprise lives since beginning of 1980 years in New York where her also is.

picasso

Media campaign: Great
Bottle: very original, two bottles
The actual fragance in the bottle: not good, wont say cheap, but nothing compared to french and italian pefumes, this one is from Spain.

Lolly007

My new perfume = my favourite.
Sensually and fresh. Lasting for hours.

golden

I was recommended this one from the lady in the shop.
She said it smells sexy.
So i asked my boyfriend does it smell sexy? He replied "Only you can smell sexy, not a perfume"
But all the same i like it very much.

kori_an

It's suitable for every season and every occasion.

azuriiita

Flowers are more dominant than fruits in this fragrance... has a distinctive and persistent scent of lily (Im really like this), also a soft touch of bergamot. Its very suitable to fresh afternoons, or warm nights... enchanting at all. Very distinctive, elegant, feminine and sensual.
Its very comfortable and pleasant for me.
Drink a cup of red wine, at nice place, when i wearing 212... gives me a nice pleasurable feeling :)

bugsy_b

The best perfume ever..
Smelled sexy but also classy and elegant.
It's perfect for a very special and romantic occasions.
All men love this sexy scent!!

ICE Bianca

This is a wonderfull fragrance, from the unique shape of the bottle to the wonderfull fragrance inside.My absolute favourite!!It's not to overwhealming but it does have a long lasting power.A special delicate and soft flowery fragrance with a citrusy kick.I like it, I like it!!

PR

I've never considered it to be seductive..and have it just for the opposite reasons,it is easy to wear it if you run arround the city, work or do sports

Halvah

Oh, I simply love it! Can't feel anything like plastic or anything messy. On the other hand, it's true that the seductive notes mentioned here are not identifiable in the fragrance, for me bergamott and sandalwood dominates it.

amanda

i dont like it, it smells like a dirty soap-holder, or like dust. its something like if we mix a lot of colours we get usually an ungly greyis-brownish colour, this happened to the notes in this perfume, i like the commercial a lot though, it doesent suit this smell