Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Onyx Wonder

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Onyx Wonder

The Fragrance

4.1422 votes

Rank #32,457 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Onyx Wonder
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 VIP Black MTV2/5

Onyx Wonder2/5

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

Onyx WonderThe Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 67%

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

59%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOnyx Wonder

SillageOnyx Wonder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

citrus100%

leather92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both leather 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

Gourmand AccordLemonGrapefruit

Heart

LeatherSaffronCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Saffron, Leather 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

Spring86

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

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

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,457

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Onyx Wonder by The Fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon and grapefruit that quickly gives way to a heavy core of raw leather, saffron, and earthy cumin. As the bright citrus top recedes over the first twenty minutes, smoky agarwood (oud) and dark patchouli rise to dominate the scent profile. A grounded cedar no…

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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 Onyx Wonder?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Onyx Wonder is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Onyx Wonder for a citrus and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Onyx Wonder?

Onyx Wonder lasts longest (Onyx Wonder 96/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Onyx Wonder?

Onyx Wonder projects furthest (Onyx Wonder 85/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Onyx Wonder smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Saffron, Leather and Vetiver.

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or Onyx Wonder better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and Onyx Wonder?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Onyx Wonder has top notes of Gourmand Accord, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Leather, Saffron and Cumin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.