Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Remal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

1 wins

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Remal

Touch Of Oud

4.001 votes

Rank #60,068 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 1 of 1 categories.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Remal
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

212 VIP Black MTV1/1

Remal0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

RemalTouch Of Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match24%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

CedarSandalwoodSaffronAbsintheBaie RoseLemonIncense

Heart

PatchouliTobaccoTonka BeanGeraniumRoseLabdanum

Base

Cashmere WoodSugarWhite MuskVanillaVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Absinthe, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,068

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

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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Remal by Touch Of Oud is an oriental woody fragrance that balances aromatic intensity with a sweet, musky base. It opens with sharp cedar and saffron notes before softening into a complex heart of tobacco and patchouli. Perfect for cooler evenings, it offers a sophisticated profile for anyone seeking an assertive, lon…

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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 Remal?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 1 of 1 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Remal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Remal for a woody and amber character.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Remal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Absinthe, Saffron and Vetiver.

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

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

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

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Remal has top notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Saffron and Absinthe, heart notes of Patchouli, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sugar, White Musk and Vanilla.