Fragrance comparison

212 Heroes MTV vs Viridescent

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

212 Heroes MTV

Carolina Herrera

3.4753 votes

Rank #28,122 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Viridescent

LabHouse

4.147 votes

Rank #40,883 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories.

212 Heroes MTV
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Viridescent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

212 Heroes MTV1/4

Viridescent3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Viridescent
Sillage & projection: Viridescent
Value for money: Viridescent
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

ViridescentLabHouse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

29%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityViridescent

SillageViridescent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value95

Category winnerViridescentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

vanilla30%

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

warm spicy60%

citrus50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

GrapefruitBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

CedarwoodGeranium

Base

VetiverBenzoinAmberOakmossSiam

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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex10

Women16

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

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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LabHouse Viridescent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and black pepper before shifting into a woodsy heart of cedarwood and geranium. Soil-rich oakmoss, earthy vetiver, and warm amber settle into a salty, green base. It suits cool spring mornings and overcast autumn days when you want a grounded, aromatic aura.

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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 Viridescent?

Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories. 212 Heroes MTV is rated 3.47/5 from 53 votes; Viridescent is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose 212 Heroes MTV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Viridescent for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Heroes MTV or Viridescent?

Viridescent lasts longest (Viridescent 90/100, 212 Heroes MTV 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Heroes MTV or Viridescent?

Viridescent projects furthest (Viridescent 69/100, 212 Heroes MTV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Heroes MTV and Viridescent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is 212 Heroes MTV or Viridescent better for summer or winter?

212 Heroes MTV suits evening wear; Viridescent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Heroes MTV and Viridescent?

212 Heroes MTV has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Ginger and Geranium, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Viridescent has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss.