Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #59,417 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 5 of 6 categories.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black MTV5/6

Noir Gem1/6

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

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVRating 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

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black MTV

Sillage212 VIP Black MTV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVLongest dry-down: 6-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer22

Fall100

Winter96

Day31

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night64

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

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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 Noir Gem?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 5 of 6 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Noir Gem?

212 VIP Black MTV lasts longest (212 VIP Black MTV 70/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Noir Gem?

212 VIP Black MTV projects furthest (212 VIP Black MTV 54/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Noir Gem smell similar?

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

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black MTV suits evening wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and Noir Gem?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.