Fragrance comparison

212 Heroes MTV vs Jet Black Mahogany

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

212 Heroes MTV

Carolina Herrera

3.4753 votes

Rank #28,122 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Jet Black Mahogany

Michael Malul London

3.789 votes

Rank #56,181 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jet Black Mahogany takes 2 of 4 categories.

212 Heroes MTV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jet Black Mahogany
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Heroes MTV1/4

Jet Black Mahogany2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jet Black Mahogany
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Jet Black Mahogany
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Heroes MTV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Heroes MTVCarolina Herrera

Jet Black MahoganyMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

25%Hate

53 votes

22%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJet Black Mahogany

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJet Black MahoganyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

vanilla30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

amber65%

earthy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaVetiver

Top

Black PepperCardamomCedar

Heart

LabdanumViolet LeafGeranium

Base

OakVetiverCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 212 Heroes MTV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter94

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex10

Women16

Casual 34%Party 30%Date 23%Work 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,181

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Heroes MTVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the spice hits hard. Carolina Herrera 212 Heroes MTV gives the familiar skateboard line an aromatic spicy makeover that immediately grabs attention. A sharp blast of black pepper and pungent cardamom jolts the senses before calming into a zesty, freshly grated ginger heart. Crisp green geranium keeps…

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Jet Black Mahogany opens with pepper, cardamom, and dry cedar, then settles into a woody aromatic profile with violet leaf, labdanum, oak, and vetiver. It reads crisp, polished, and outdoorsy rather than sweet. This is a good fit for someone who wants a modern wood scent with spice and fresh air around it. The style l…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 Heroes MTV or Jet Black Mahogany?

Jet Black Mahogany takes 2 of 4 categories. 212 Heroes MTV is rated 3.47/5 from 53 votes; Jet Black Mahogany is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose 212 Heroes MTV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jet Black Mahogany for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Heroes MTV or Jet Black Mahogany?

Jet Black Mahogany lasts longest (Jet Black Mahogany 63/100, 212 Heroes MTV 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Heroes MTV or Jet Black Mahogany?

Projection is very close: 212 Heroes MTV 50/100, Jet Black Mahogany 50/100 for sillage.

Do 212 Heroes MTV and Jet Black Mahogany smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is 212 Heroes MTV or Jet Black Mahogany better for summer or winter?

212 Heroes MTV suits evening wear; Jet Black Mahogany suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Heroes MTV and Jet Black Mahogany?

212 Heroes MTV has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger and Geranium, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Jet Black Mahogany has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Oak, Vetiver and Cedarwood.