Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black MTV vs Valensole Lavender

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 VIP Black MTV

Carolina Herrera

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,582 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Valensole Lavender

Alfred Dunhill

4.1593 votes

Rank #28,437 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

212 VIP Black MTV4/7

Valensole Lavender3/7

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

Valensole LavenderAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 40%

4.15/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerValensole LavenderRating 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

51%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black MTV

Sillage212 VIP Black MTV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value55

Category winnerValensole LavenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender83%

leather65%

bitter48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

lavender74%

citrus65%

amber56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender 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

LemonSaffronNutmeg

Heart

LavenderSageCardamom

Base

AmberwoodGuaiac WoodVetiver

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

Summer87

Fall75

Winter37

Day100

Night–

Category winnerValensole LavenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex3

Women8

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

Men74

Unisex25

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,437

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

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…

Reviews →

Valensole Lavender by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Valensole Lavender was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Jérôme di Marino. Top notes are Lemon, Saffron and Nutmeg; middle notes are Lavender, Sage and Cardamom; base notes are Amberwood, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

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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 Valensole Lavender?

212 VIP Black MTV takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black MTV is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes; Valensole Lavender is rated 4.15/5 from 93 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black MTV for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Valensole Lavender for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black MTV or Valensole Lavender?

212 VIP Black MTV lasts longest (212 VIP Black MTV 70/100, Valensole Lavender 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black MTV or Valensole Lavender?

Projection is very close: 212 VIP Black MTV 54/100, Valensole Lavender 52/100 for sillage.

Do 212 VIP Black MTV and Valensole Lavender smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is 212 VIP Black MTV or Valensole Lavender better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black MTV and Valensole Lavender?

212 VIP Black MTV has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe and Saffron, a base of Leather and Vetiver. Valensole Lavender has top notes of Lemon, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cardamom, a base of Amberwood, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.