Ascendant
meets 212 Sexy Men.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Bergamot · Cardamom · Mandarin Orange · Vanilla
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with vanilla. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Oriflame AscendantConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy MenConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Sweden | United States |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · fresh spicy · vanilla | vanilla · woody · powdery |
| Notes unique to this record | Ginger, Fennel, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary, Artemisia, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver, Cypress | Green Notes, Pepper, Flowers, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.93 · 180 votes | 3.38 · 1,692 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.05 · 196 votes | 2.38 · 1,815 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Ascendant
Eau de toilette · United Kingdom listing · 75 mL
Alcohol denat., Aqua, Parfum, Limonene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Coumarin, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol
Current official UK declaration for product code 42490. Check your packaging for your batch.
Source: Oriflame official UK product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
212 Sexy Men
Eau de toilette · International listing · 100 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Coumarin, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Citral.
Source: Carolina Herrera official International product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed vanilla and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.