212 Sexy by Carolina Herrera

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About 212Sexy by Carolina Herrera

Who doesn’t like a sexy man? Thus, Carolina Herrera, a Venezuelan-born fashion designer, came up with the idea of introducing feminine attributes into a manly perfume to give males a unique choice of perfume. It was in the year 1988 when she ventured into the perfume business and 212Sexy is one of her latest addition into the perfume for men collection. This was initially targeted for the younger male audience who are daring, seductive, and sexy – all of which are properties exemplified by the perfume itself.

212 Sexy for Men is a variation of the classic 212 scents from Carolina Herrera. It comes with a unique packaging that features a color scheme somewhere between dark pink and old rose. Indeed, it is quite unusual for a male perfume. Even the ads feature a famous tagline, “get seduced”. Thus, the whole focus of the ad campaigns for the perfume is to make men feel more sexy and confident about themselves.

According to Carolina herself, her inspiration for developing the perfume was New York City, which is where she is currently based in. The perfume served to portray a mysterious man the embodies what it is like to be sexy. The scent itself is based on mandarin, green leaves, and bergamot. Then, it is combined with floral notes, cardamom, and pepper for a spicy undertone. As for the dry down phase, scents included are amber, vanilla, musk, and balsamic notes.

Pro’s

• The scent for the perfume is topnotch in quality with a touch of delicateness and sensuality. Plus, the scent lingers for a long time such that you don’t have to keep re-applying it to maintain the fragrance.

• It is great to use during the day to make you feel sweet and sultry, or you can wear it during the night to create a sensual mood.

• It is a versatile perfume, such that you can use it for a night-outs, romantic dates, or everyday wear.

• It is a distinct fragrance that incorporates feminist touch into a manly smell. It also has the distinct ability to induce confidence and charming allure that men could benefit from, such that they feel good about themselves while wearing the perfume.

Con’s

• Based on critical reviews and market feedback from actual buyers, there are really no known disadvantages to purchasing 212Sexy by Carolina Herrera.

Pricing

212 Sexy from the Carolina Herrera collection is available in variant sizes and different price range. For the 3.4 oz bottle, it is available at approximately $45. The 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray is priced at $47, 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray is priced at $27, and the 2 oz Eau de Parfum Spray is priced at $35. Thus, you can choose a bottle size according how often you intend to wear the perfume and your budget.

Recommendation

Most perfumes for men lean more towards defining masculinity through its choice of scent. But with 212Sexy for Men, masculinity never fades into the background despite the incorporation of feminine scents. It smells clean and easily noticeable without overpowering your entire ensemble.