A warm, inviting scent that fuses zesty citrus and spicy cardamom with rich vanilla, guaiac wood, and musk—ideal for night-time allure.
Introduced in 2006 and crafted by Alberto Morillas and Rosendo Mateu, 212 Sexy Men is a captivating oriental-fougère fragrance. It opens with fresh top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, and green notes. The spicy-floral heart features cardamom, pepper, and a bouquet of flowers, while the dry-down reveals warm base notes of vanilla, guaiac wood, sandalwood, amber, and musk—creating a seductive, cozy, and layered scent experience
The fragrance is often praised for its alluring, sensual vanilla-woody blend and moderate-to-strong longevity and projection, making it a popular choice for cooler evenings and date nights .
"Citrus opening with a cool base. Great for summer use."
"Doesn't fade away like most fresh scents. This one lasts."
"Affordable yet smells premium. Fresh and clean profile."
"Everyone at work asked me what I was wearing. That says it all."
"Great projection for a fresh perfume. Feels like a high-end cologne."
"I keep this in my bag daily. Always feels crisp and classy."
Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha‑Isomethyl Ionone, plus common fixatives and colorants
Fragrance Family: Oriental Fougere
Key Notes:
Top: Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Green Notes
Heart: Cardamom, Pepper, Floral Accords
Base: Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber
Perfumer(s): Alberto Morillas & Rosendo Mateu
Launch Year: 2006
Longevity: Moderate to long-lasting (typically 6–8 hours), with decent sillage in the first few hours
Use Cases: Best suited for evening wear, cooler weather, parties, and date nights
Character: Seductive, cozy, layered—combines spicy, sweet, and woody elements
16 Jul 2025
"The perfect daily fragrance. Light, refreshing, and always makes me feel ready."