Fragrance comparison

212 Men White vs Envy for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,852 ratings analysed

212 Men White

Carolina Herrera

3.9845 votes

Rank #33,526 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Envy for Men

Gucci

4.452,807 votes

Rank #775 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Envy for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

212 Men White
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Envy for Men
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 Men White1/7

Envy for Men6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men WhiteCarolina Herrera

Envy for MenGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 28%Had 30%Want 43%

4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerEnvy for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

60%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,807 votes

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEnvy for Men

SillageEnvy for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value43

Category winner212 Men WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

tobacco61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

LavenderCardamomCorianderPepper

Base

TobaccoSandalwoodVetiverMuskVirginia Cedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose

Base5 to 8 hours

IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Cardamom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Envy for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall47

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Spring62

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day70

Night100

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#775

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men White by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. 212 Men White was launched in 2003. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender, Cardamom, Coriander and Pepper; base notes are Tobacco, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. It opens with Mandarin Orange, Bergam…

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Envy for Men by Gucci is a warm spicy and woody fragrance defined by sharp spices, creamy woods, and resinous smoke. The opening delivers a vibrant kick of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cracked pepper balanced by bright mandarin orange and herbal lavender. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of rich sandalwood and…

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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 White or Envy for Men?

Envy for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. 212 Men White is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes; Envy for Men is rated 4.45/5 from 2,807 votes. Choose 212 Men White for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Envy for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men White or Envy for Men?

Envy for Men lasts longest (Envy for Men 74/100, 212 Men White 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men White or Envy for Men?

Projection is very close: Envy for Men 65/100, 212 Men White 64/100 for sillage.

Do 212 Men White and Envy for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is 212 Men White or Envy for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 Men White is the stronger pick. For winter, Envy for Men is the stronger pick. 212 Men White suits daytime wear; Envy for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men White and Envy for Men?

212 Men White has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Envy for Men has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla and Amber.