Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs More Spice!

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

More Spice!

Judith Leiber

3.673 votes

Rank #53,169 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 4 of 4 categories.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
More Spice!
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black MTV4/4

More Spice!0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 VIP Black MTV
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Black MTV
Value for money: 212 VIP Black MTV
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

More Spice!Judith Leiber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black MTV

Sillage212 VIP Black MTV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value13

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and citrus

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

GingerLavender

Base

VetiverAmber

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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,169

PerfumerJérôme di Marino, Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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…

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More Spice! by Judith Leiber delivers a sharp, aromatic opening dominated by saffron and zesty lemon. As it settles, ginger and lavender introduce a crisp, spicy heat that warms significantly on the skin. Designed for men who prefer bold, spicy profiles, this scent functions best during cool spring or autumn days, off…

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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 More Spice!?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 4 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; More Spice! is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose More Spice! for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or More Spice!?

212 VIP Black MTV lasts longest (212 VIP Black MTV 70/100, More Spice! 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or More Spice!?

212 VIP Black MTV projects furthest (212 VIP Black MTV 54/100, More Spice! 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and More Spice! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or More Spice! better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black MTV suits evening wear; More Spice! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and More Spice!?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. More Spice! has top notes of Saffron and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Amber.