Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs 212 VIP Men Wins

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

8 wins

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 8 of 8 categories.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black Smiley8/8

212 VIP Men Wins0/8

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Longevity: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Value for money: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Versatility: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Note pyramid (duration): 212 VIP Black Smiley
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Black Smiley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Black SmileyCarolina Herrera

212 VIP Men WinsCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

144 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

Sillage212 VIP Black Smiley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value46

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeTunisian NeroliGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Madagascar PepperSesameLavender Extract

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanSkinSweet Almond

Top20-30 mins

YuzuBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Madagascar PepperLavender

Base6-7 hrs

SkinTonka Bean

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Party 36%Date 27%Casual 24%Work 13%

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,709

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#10,112

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley kicks off with a vivid splash of blood orange and spicy ginger. It is bright. The first five minutes deliver a zesty punch before settling into roasted sesame and aromatic lavender. That contrast catches you off guard. Carlos Benaïm and Juliette Karagueuzoglou built this fragrance…

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Wins delivers an energetic blast of bitter yuzu, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil right from the first spray. The opening feels bright and athletic. Within twenty minutes, spicy Madagascar pepper and clean French lavender take over the heart, tempering the initial citrus tart…

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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 Smiley or 212 VIP Men Wins?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 8 of 8 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or 212 VIP Men Wins?

212 VIP Black Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or 212 VIP Men Wins?

Projection is very close: 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 55/100 for sillage.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and 212 VIP Men Wins smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Madagascar Pepper and Skin.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or 212 VIP Men Wins better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and 212 VIP Men Wins?

212 VIP Black Smiley has top notes of Blood Orange, Tunisian Neroli and Ginger, heart notes of Madagascar Pepper, Sesame and Lavender Extract, a base of Vanilla Bean, Skin and Sweet Almond. 212 VIP Men Wins has top notes of Yuzu, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Madagascar Pepper and Lavender, a base of Skin and Tonka Bean.