Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Opposite Black

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Opposite Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.1817 votes

Rank #19,572 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opposite Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

212 VIP Black MTV1/5

Opposite Black4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Black MTVCarolina Herrera

Opposite BlackAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 70%

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

53%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOpposite Black

SillageOpposite Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value100

Category winnerOpposite BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

herbal61%

Scent match28%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

Top

ChamomileBasilLavenderLemonCitruses

Heart

Fig LeafViolet LeafPlumMintSaffron

Base

AmberVetiverCedarVanilla

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

Summer88

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night45

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#19,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOpposite BlackHigher 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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Opposite Black by Al Haramain is a dark green, barbershop-leaning scent that opens cool and fresh with mint, lavender and citrus, then turns leafy with fig and violet leaf. As it dries down, plum, amber and vanilla add a sweeter, woody depth. It wears elegant and decidedly masculine, with above-average presence for ma…

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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 Opposite Black?

Opposite Black takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Opposite Black is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opposite Black for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Opposite Black?

They last about the same: Opposite Black 71/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Opposite Black?

Opposite Black projects furthest (Opposite Black 69/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Opposite Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Saffron and Vetiver.

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

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

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

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Opposite Black has top notes of Chamomile, Basil, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet Leaf, Plum and Mint, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla.