Fragrance comparison

Envy for Men vs 212 Men White

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,852 ratings analysed

6 wins

Envy for Men

Gucci

4.452,807 votes

Rank #775 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

212 Men White

Carolina Herrera

3.9845 votes

Rank #33,526 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Envy for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

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 White
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Envy for Men6/7

212 Men White1/7

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

Envy for MenGucci

212 Men WhiteCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 28%Had 30%Want 43%

Category winnerEnvy for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,807 votes

38%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEnvy for Men

SillageEnvy for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value56

Category winner212 Men WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

tobacco61%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose

Base5 to 8 hours

IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

LavenderCardamomCorianderPepper

Base

TobaccoSandalwoodVetiverMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Pepper 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

Spring62

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer73

Fall47

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#775

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#33,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Envy for Men or 212 Men White?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Envy for Men and 212 Men White smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.