Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Cashmere

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Cashmere

Max Philip

3.5347 votes

Rank #33,948 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 4 of 7 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.
Cashmere
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black Smiley4/7

Cashmere3/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Longevity: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Sillage & projection: Cashmere
Value for money: Cashmere
Versatility: Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

CashmereMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

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

23%Love

34%Like

23%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

47 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

SillageCashmere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCashmereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

musky100%

powdery88%

woody77%

citrus65%

floral53%

amber42%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Top

BergamotBlood OrangeGinger

Heart

CashmeranMagnoliaLily of the Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Ginger. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Black Smiley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night21

Category winnerCashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men5

Unisex32

Women64

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#33,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Cashmere opens with bright bergamot, blood orange, and a clean flash of ginger, then settles into a soft musky-woody heart with cashmeran, magnolia, and lily of the valley. It wears as powdery, airy, and gently warm rather than loud. This looks best for someone who wants an easy unisex scent with a smooth fabric-like …

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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 Cashmere?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Cashmere is rated 3.53/5 from 47 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 Cashmere for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Cashmere?

212 VIP Black Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, Cashmere 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Cashmere?

Projection is very close: Cashmere 58/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100 for sillage.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Cashmere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Ginger.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Cashmere better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and Cashmere?

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. Cashmere has top notes of Bergamot, Blood Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Cashmeran, Magnolia and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Animal notes.