Fragrance comparison

Y2K 4Men vs 212 Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,505 ratings analysed

Y2K 4Men

Paris Elysees

3.6422 votes

Rank #63,461 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

212 Men

Carolina Herrera

4.228,483 votes

Rank #26,095 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Y2K 4Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
212 Men
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Y2K 4Men1/5

212 Men4/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 Men
Sillage & projection: 212 Men
Value for money: Y2K 4Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Y2K 4MenParis Elysees

212 MenCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%

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

27%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

45%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

8,483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity212 Men

Sillage212 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value52

Category winnerY2K 4MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

amber61%

citrus100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SpicesLavenderBergamotGrapefruitGreen AccordPetitgrain

Heart1 to 2 hours

SageGingerGreen Bell PepperVioletGardenia

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanumVetiverIncense

Top

Green NotesGrapefruitSpicesBergamotLavenderPetitgrain

Heart

GingerVioletGardeniaSage

Base

MuskSandalwoodIncenseVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSpices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Y2K 4Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer38

Fall92

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex18

Women12

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,095

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Ann Gottlieb, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Y2K 4Men by Paris Elysees delivers an aromatic, woody profile centered around brisk citrus, crisp greenery, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, bitter grapefruit, and cool lavender backed by clean petitgrain. As the bright start settles, an unusual blend of green bell pepper, fresh ginge…

Reviews →

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, Y2K 4Men or 212 Men?

212 Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Y2K 4Men is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; 212 Men is rated 4.22/5 from 8,483 votes. Choose Y2K 4Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 212 Men for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Y2K 4Men or 212 Men?

212 Men lasts longest (212 Men 69/100, Y2K 4Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Y2K 4Men or 212 Men?

212 Men projects furthest (212 Men 58/100, Y2K 4Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Y2K 4Men and 212 Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Spices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Y2K 4Men or 212 Men better for summer or winter?

Y2K 4Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Y2K 4Men and 212 Men?

Y2K 4Men has top notes of Spices, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Ginger, Green Bell Pepper and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. 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.