Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs LEO

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

LEO

BY SHAMS PERFUMES

4.004 votes

Rank #44,120 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LEO takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

212 VIP Black MTV1/4

LEO3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LEO
Sillage & projection: LEO
Value for money: LEO
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

LEOBY SHAMS PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLEO

SillageLEO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLEOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

musky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic and lavender

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

Top

SaffronLemon

Heart

AmberLavender

Base

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Saffron and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Black MTV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer22

Fall100

Winter96

Day31

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

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

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,120

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

LEO by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a bold Woody Aromatic fragrance launched in 2024. It opens with zesty Lemon and sharp Saffron before settling into a heart of Amber and Lavender. The base of Vetiver and Musk provides a sturdy, earth-grounded finish. It suits those seeking a resilient, unisex scent for everyday wear in the …

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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 LEO?

LEO takes 3 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; LEO is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose LEO for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or LEO?

LEO lasts longest (LEO 85/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or LEO?

LEO projects furthest (LEO 81/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and LEO smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or LEO better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and LEO?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. LEO has top notes of Saffron and Lemon, heart notes of Amber and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Musk.