212 Sexy

212 Sexy is a nostalgic scent I grew up smelling on my sister circa 2006-2009, I've always thought I'd get myself a bottle since I love the original 212 but I never got around to it until my boyfriend (who also takes a keen interest in my fragrant hobby) got me a 100ml pill. The packaging is unmistakable, a satin metallic cylinder to which two 50ml orbs of perfume attach at either end, a really unique way of packaging perfume in my opinion and I like that I can just take an orb with me when I'm traveling rather than taking the whole bottle, it saves so much space in my bag! This is undeniably a 212 flanker, the opening is bright, sharp and crisp with mandarin and bergamot, something reminds me a lot of the original 212 at this point which I think is the combination of mandarin and bergamot, pink pepper pops out and smooths out the sharpness from the citruses giving some sweet spikiness. By the 30 minute mark, I can smell some soft florals which I presume are the gardenia and violet with something a little bit metallic, its a similar metallic undertone thats present in the original 212, but there is some sweetness, its not sticky or sickly sweet its more airy and fresh, I think maybe its the cotton candy note. After an hour, 212 sexy turns into a fresh sweet musk which is warm but not cloying, vanilla, musk and sandalwood help to give the base some heft, but it never feels heavy or like it imposes on anyone else. I do believe 212 Sexy is the right name for this, but its not outwardly sexy, it accentuates the wearers natural sexiness and allure, its not bitchy and never screams for attention but it always turns heads and gathers compliments (I got 2 in one day when I was wearing it on the train!) The longevity is excellent with 212 Sexy lasting 8hrs on my skin, I get a moderate silage which gets noticed but is in no way choking or sickeningly sweet, if anything I find it so easy and enjoyable to wear. I'd say its suitable for winter spring and fall, maybe quite possibly also summer since it is quite light and airy, I can't see why it wouldn't work in an office setting but I think its better suited to casual wear and going out though. Repurchase worthy for sure! * Response to Chimidoro * My bottle has SEXY in capitals and was made at the end of 2021, so yes the newer ones have SEXY written in capitals, hope that helps :)

A fragrance that truly lives up to its name... Rosendo Mateu created a fragrance that feels timeless; something that won’t feel outdated years from now, works well in almost any setting, is versatile, and carries his own signature style. Looking at his work, it’s hard not to wonder what else he might have created for his own brand. The opening greets you with a vibrant pink pepper. The citrus notes also give a nice support to this lightly spicy and lively opening. As it develops, a luminous rose and geranium start to appear over a powdery yet airy musk base. Don’t let the cotton candy note make you think this fragrance is overly sweet or sticky. It doesn’t feel sugary; it feels more like the soft side of cotton rather than cotton candy itself. It smooths out the sharper, slightly masculine cologne-like side of geranium and starts wrapping around it. This gives the fragrance a clean yet softly sweet appeal. As it moves into the dry down, it doesn’t lose its character and continues to maintain the balance it has shown from the beginning. While musk and sandalwood create a clean skin-like scent, patchouli and vanilla prevent it from becoming too clean, leaving behind a signature that stays in your mind even after it fades from your skin. Longevity on my skin was around 9 hours and the projection was quite strong. It works well in every season, but there is something especially beautiful about wearing it during spring. If you’re looking for a fragrance that works everywhere, feels like a signature scent, and stands out without becoming overwhelming, this is definitely one to try. I used to think there wasn’t a fragrance that could meet all my expectations... until this one.

Tested this because of RositaApplebum (youtube) recommnendation, she mentioned this perfume in several of her videos and she has similar taste to me, and since I've owned VIP sexy by CH before and liked that a lot, i thought it wouldn't hurt to go smell this one too. All I can say is I have fallen head over heels in love with this, it left me literally speechless. It's the PERFECT mixture of floral, warm, spicy and musky but without being a headache in a bottle. From reading the notes I can distinguish the musk, pepper and vanilla (in that order) on my skin the most. The sandalwood also lends it a slight creamy base when its completely dried down that gives it a luscious and seamless quality. I don't detect cotton candy so i assume it's merged with the airy vanilla that I smell in this. Take my review with a pinch of salt that this is a love or hate fragrance, you have to smell it and test it on your skin to understand it. This is also probably the most lasting perfume I've smelled in a very long time too. This shockingly lasted longer on me than the Armani Prive MI. This forms a nice scent bubble around you that you will get a whiff of every time you turn your head or move your arms. i have washed the jacket i was wearing when I tried this and can still smell a faint trace of it on that jacket. in fact, when I wear the same jacket some of the perfume left on it transfers back to my skin and I can smell it again. This sticks around for a very long time and the price point is fantastic, I'm asking for this on my birthday :) Love love love love love will be moving it to my favourites shelf. smell 5/5 lasting power 5/5 price 5/5

So, is this sexy... well, perhaps in a subtle sort of way, if this works with your skin chemistry and you love pink pepper. 212 begins with a blast of green patchouli and strong pink pepper, that quickly mellows out into softly sweet fairy floss (cotton candy) and smooth sandalwood accompanied by a background of florals. The florals contain something a little bit fruity and musky, and I'm not sure what the fruitiness could indicate here. The pink pepper sometimes reappears during dry-down for an edgy sort of sexiness. I like the soft, feminine spiciness that this note gives the composition, and in my opinion, it totally makes the scent. This would not be the same without it. I do like how the patchouli disappears very quickly, because it's not my favourite note, although I will be experimenting with this scent over the passage of time to determine if the patchouli will annoy me in warmer weather. So far I'm enjoying this in the cold. The overall impression is fresh, sensual and modern, and rather different from other kinds of "everyday" scents, at least in my country (I understand this is very popular in Brazil). So I suppose this depends upon where you live, but despite it's popularity, it would work really well as a staple perfume. Sillage is moderate; longevity was only for about 4-5 hours.

Back in the 2000's when I first smelled 212 Sexy I was thrilled. As a teenager my hobby was mostly to smell than buying. The market had withrawn this perfume for many years and suddenly in 2024 I found it and uploaded 1gb of all my memories and younger energy in my body. Perhaps this version is reminiscent of fragrances for men and that's what this is all about: It's sexy and unique, dfferent from many other fragrances claimed to be sexy or feminine. It's expressing exactly a creature in all facets, the ones in the past, the present and what's ahead. Powerfull, energetic, but also serious in a sexy way. These kind of scents are NOT only for men and femininity is not expressed only by flowers, fruits and powder. This creature has been there and done that, is beloved and all words are closed within this bottle! inspiration in words: "Your charm increases adrenaline. You are constantly on the move, on land, at sea, in the air. While there is alertness, with you everything flows more slowly, with quality and tortuous passion. There is a sparkle in your eyes that comes from all you've seen and experienced. You know what will happen before it even comes up. You don't open up much, because your expressions are screaming".