Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Oriental Rose

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Oriental Rose

Vertus

3.8665 votes

Rank #13,891 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oriental Rose
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 VIP Black MTV3/7

Oriental Rose4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Black MTVCarolina Herrera

Oriental RoseVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

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

34%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOriental Rose

SillageOriental Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value41

Category winner212 VIP Black MTVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

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

LavenderSaffronCardamomOlibanumLemon

Heart

OrrisVioletRosePatchouliGuaiac WoodCloves

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

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

Spring76

Summer52

Fall100

Winter71

Day88

Night100

Category winnerOriental RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

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

Men23

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriental RoseHigher 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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Oriental Rose by Vertus is a dry, powdery rose fragrance backed by warm spices and a woody base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a unisex profile where lavender and saffron give way to a heavy, clean iris texture. It is a long-lasting option for those who want an alternative to traditional, sweet floral s…

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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 Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Oriental Rose is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oriental Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose lasts longest (Oriental Rose 74/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose projects furthest (Oriental Rose 68/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Oriental Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or Oriental Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oriental Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Black MTV is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Black MTV suits evening wear; Oriental Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and Oriental Rose?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Oriental Rose has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.