Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Tomahawk

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Tomahawk

by Nikita SalykoVF

3.2760 votes

Rank #27,397 LeatherCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

212 VIP Black MTV
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tomahawk
Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black MTV3/7

Tomahawk3/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black MTV
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Black MTV
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tomahawk
Value for money: Tomahawk
Versatility: Tomahawk
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

Tomahawkby Nikita SalykoVF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

3.27/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 53%Had 14%Want 33%

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

47%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

35%Hate

60 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTomahawk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value55

Category winnerTomahawkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

leather100%

citrus92%

smoky84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match28%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

LemonGrapefruitApplePineapple

Heart

Pink PepperBirchBlack CurrantSaffronNutmeg

Base

LeatherGalbanumTobaccoVetiver

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

Spring84

Summer52

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerTomahawkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

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

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,397

PerfumerNikita Salykov

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Tomahawk by Nikita SalykoVF opens with a sharp, bright burst of lemon and pineapple. This unisex scent quickly transitions into a leathery, smoky profile that lingers throughout the day. It is an adventurous choice for those who enjoy bold, aromatic compositions during cooler autumn days or crisp evenings when you wan…

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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 Tomahawk?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Tomahawk is rated 3.27/5 from 60 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tomahawk for a leather and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Tomahawk?

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

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Tomahawk?

Tomahawk projects furthest (Tomahawk 67/100, 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Tomahawk smell similar?

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

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

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

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

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Tomahawk has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Birch, Black Currant and Saffron, a base of Leather, Galbanum, Tobacco and Vetiver.