Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Sponsor

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

2 wins

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Sponsor

ALREHAB PERFUMES

2.504 votes

Rank #61,581 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 2 of 4 categories.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sponsor
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black MTV2/4

Sponsor1/4

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

SponsorALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 58%Had 25%Want 17%

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

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage212 VIP Black MTV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSponsorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

marine80%

citrus70%

salty60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

Sea waterLemonPink PepperWhite Grapefruit

Heart

Black PepperSaffron

Base

CedarLeatherVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night–

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#61,581

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…

Reviews →

Sponsor by ALREHAB PERFUMES is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Top notes are Sea water, Lemon, Pink Pepper and White Grapefruit; middle notes are Black Pepper and Saffron; base notes are Cedar, Leather and Vetiver.

Reviews →

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 Sponsor?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 2 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Sponsor is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sponsor for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Sponsor?

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

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Sponsor?

212 VIP Black MTV projects furthest (212 VIP Black MTV 54/100, Sponsor 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Sponsor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Saffron, Leather and Vetiver.

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

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

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

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Sponsor has top notes of Sea water, Lemon, Pink Pepper and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper and Saffron, a base of Cedar, Leather and Vetiver.