Question 1

What's the difference between Arsenal Platinum and 212 Men?

Accepted Answer

Arsenal Platinum is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Gilles Cantuel (1996) dominated by Woody accords. 212 Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Carolina Herrera (1999) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, Arsenal Platinum or 212 Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Arsenal Platinum scores 4.37/5 vs 212 Men at 4.22/5. 212 Men's standout strength: Fresh, clean scent with pleasant shower gel-like quality. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Arsenal Platinum and 212 Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Green, Bergamot, Lavender. 212 Men: 212 Men is a solid, underrated fresh designer fragrance that delivers good performance and versatility at a reasonable price point.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Arsenal Platinum or 212 Men?

Accepted Answer

212 Men: Excellent longevity and performance despite light projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Arsenal Platinum vs 212 Men?

Accepted Answer

Arsenal Platinum scores highest for spring wear; 212 Men scores highest for spring wear. Arsenal Platinum leans daytime, 212 Men leans daytime.

Arsenal Platinum vs 212 Men

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Arsenal Platinum (7)

Unique to 212 Men (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Arsenal Platinum	212 Men
Brand	Gilles Cantuel	Carolina Herrera
Year	1996	1999
Rating	4.37	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	11	16