Fragrance comparison

212 Men Summer vs Vodka Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 303 ratings analysed

212 Men Summer

Carolina Herrera

3.9698 votes

Rank #31,705 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 Men Summer
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 Men Summer2/7

Vodka Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men SummerCarolina Herrera

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

Category winnerVodka ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerVodka ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity212 Men Summer

Sillage212 Men Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value91

Category winnerVodka ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

herbal30%

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinLemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

PepperJasmineHedioneAmbroxan

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer100

Fall23

Winter2

Day100

Night–

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Category winnerVodka ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex6

Women3

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVodka ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men Summer by Carolina Herrera is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. 212 Men Summer was launched in 2013. Top notes are Gin, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cardamom; middle notes are Pepper, Jasmine, Hedione and Ambroxan; base notes are Woody Notes, Patchouli and Musk. It opens with Gin, Lemon. The heart…

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Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 Men Summer or Vodka Man?

Vodka Man takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 Men Summer is rated 3.96/5 from 98 votes; Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes. Choose 212 Men Summer for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men Summer or Vodka Man?

212 Men Summer lasts longest (212 Men Summer 63/100, Vodka Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men Summer or Vodka Man?

212 Men Summer projects furthest (212 Men Summer 56/100, Vodka Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men Summer and Vodka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Pepper and Woody Notes.

Is 212 Men Summer or Vodka Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Men Summer is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Man is the stronger pick. 212 Men Summer suits daytime wear; Vodka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men Summer and Vodka Man?

212 Men Summer has top notes of Gin, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Hedione and Ambroxan, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli and Musk. Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes.