Fragrance comparison

Green vs 212 Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,870 ratings analysed

4 wins

Green

Byredo

3.63387 votes

Rank #5,257 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

212 Men

Carolina Herrera

4.228,483 votes

Rank #26,095 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

Green
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
212 Men
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Green4/7

212 Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenByredo

212 MenCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 8,483 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winner212 MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

296 votes

45%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

8,483 votes

Category winner212 MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGreen

SillageGreen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value52

Category winner212 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fruity77%

almond69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainSage

Heart

HoneysuckleVioletJasmineRose

Base

AlmondMuskTonka Bean

Top

Green NotesGrapefruitSpicesBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart

GingerVioletGardeniaSage

Base

MuskSandalwoodIncenseVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Sage, Violet and Musk. 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

Summer79

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGreenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#26,095

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Green by Byredo is a striking floral green fragrance launched in 2008. It opens with the sharp, herbal bite of petitgrain and sage, settling into a heart of honeysuckle and violet. The dry-down introduces a soft, almond-like nuttiness balanced by musk, creating a clean, crisp, and decidedly unisex profile perfect for …

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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…

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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, Green or 212 Men?

Green takes 4 of 7 categories. Green is rated 3.63/5 from 387 votes; 212 Men is rated 4.22/5 from 8,483 votes. Choose Green for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose 212 Men for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Green or 212 Men?

They last about the same: Green 71/100, 212 Men 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Green or 212 Men?

Green projects furthest (Green 63/100, 212 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Green and 212 Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Sage, Violet and Musk.

Is Green or 212 Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Green is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Green and 212 Men?

Green has top notes of Petitgrain and Sage, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Almond, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.