Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Gray Labdanum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Gray Labdanum

Moseha

4.676 votes

Rank #28,469 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gray Labdanum takes 4 of 5 categories.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gray Labdanum
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

212 VIP Black MTV1/5

Gray Labdanum4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gray Labdanum
Sillage & projection: Gray Labdanum
Value for money: Gray Labdanum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gray Labdanum
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Black MTV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Black MTVCarolina Herrera

Gray LabdanumMoseha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityGray Labdanum

SillageGray Labdanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGray LabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

AbsintheSaffron

Base6-9 hrs

LeatherVetiver

Top20-30 mins

elemiSaffronAbsintheYlang YlangPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Chinese OsmanthusEgyptian JasmineMoroccan RoseIndian Tuberose

Base6-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanLabdanumVetiverPatchouliAmberSandalwood

Category winnerGray LabdanumLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer22

Fall100

Winter96

Day31

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

Party 40%Date 29%Casual 21%Work 10%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Date 34%Party 30%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,469

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black MTV brings an energetic nighttime profile built on bitter absinthe, aromatic lavender, and smooth dark leather. The spray opens with a tart flash of zesty lemon that quickly dries down into an anise-heavy herbal heart. It feels loud and distinctly nocturnal. Warm saffron adds a spicy hum…

Reviews →

Gray Labdanum by Moseha is a rich oriental floral fragrance that balances warm resins with a burst of peppery brightness. It opens with an invigorating blend of citrus-tinted elemi resin, bitter absinthe, and golden saffron, quickly softened by creamy ylang ylang. As the opening settles, the heart reveals a lush bouqu…

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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 VIP Black MTV or Gray Labdanum?

Gray Labdanum takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Gray Labdanum is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gray Labdanum for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Gray Labdanum?

Gray Labdanum lasts longest (Gray Labdanum 87/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Gray Labdanum?

Gray Labdanum projects furthest (Gray Labdanum 75/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Gray Labdanum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or Gray Labdanum better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black MTV suits evening wear; Gray Labdanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and Gray Labdanum?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Gray Labdanum has top notes of elemi, Saffron, Absinthe and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Chinese Osmanthus, Egyptian Jasmine, Moroccan Rose and Indian Tuberose, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Vetiver and Patchouli.