Fragrance comparison

212 Men vs Mazzolari

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8,621 ratings analysed

212 Men

Carolina Herrera

4.228,483 votes

Rank #23,547 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mazzolari

4.04138 votes

Rank #4,290 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazzolari takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Men
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Mazzolari
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Men2/7

Mazzolari5/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men
Community sentiment: 212 Men
Longevity: Mazzolari
Sillage & projection: Mazzolari
Value for money: Mazzolari
Versatility: Mazzolari
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mazzolari

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212 MenCarolina Herrera

MazzolariMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 8,483 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winner212 MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

8,483 votes

42%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winner212 MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMazzolari

SillageMazzolari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMazzolariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

green100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesGrapefruitSpicesBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart

GingerVioletGardeniaSage

Base

MuskSandalwoodIncenseVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Notes

Green NotesVetyverSandalwoodIncenseSpicesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Spices, Sandalwood and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMazzolariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,547

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMazzolariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. 212 Men was launched in 1999. 212 Men was created by Alberto Morillas, Rosendo Mateu and Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain; middle notes are Ginger, Violet, Gardenia and Sage; base notes a…

Reviews →

Mazzolari is an old-school green woody fragrance with spicy bite, smoky warmth, and a soft sandalwood finish. Wearers often describe a strong green and clove-like opening, then a mossy, floral, slightly animalic heart that feels more vintage masculine than modern clean. It suits people who enjoy assertive green aromat…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 Men or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Men is rated 4.22/5 from 8,483 votes; Mazzolari is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose 212 Men for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Mazzolari for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari lasts longest (Mazzolari 86/100, 212 Men 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari projects furthest (Mazzolari 75/100, 212 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men and Mazzolari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is 212 Men or Mazzolari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mazzolari is the stronger pick. For winter, Mazzolari is the stronger pick. Mazzolari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men and Mazzolari?

212 Men has top notes of Green Notes, Grapefruit, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Violet, Gardenia and Sage, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Incense and Vetiver. Mazzolari features Green Notes, Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense and Spices.