Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Dreckig Bleiben

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Dreckig Bleiben

PMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg

4.2749 votes

Rank #14,502 WoodyAromatic

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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.
Dreckig Bleiben
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black Smiley4/7

Dreckig Bleiben3/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Longevity: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Sillage & projection: Dreckig Bleiben
Value for money: Dreckig Bleiben
Versatility: Dreckig Bleiben
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

Dreckig BleibenPMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

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

63%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

SillageDreckig Bleiben

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDreckig BleibenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

balsamic70%

vanilla60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Sicilian MandarinGingerCalabrian bergamotTunisian Neroli

Heart

elemiGurjan balsamLabdanum

Base

VanillaCedarGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTunisian Neroli 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

Spring60

Summer67

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night63

Category winnerDreckig BleibenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

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#14,502

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Dreckig Bleiben by PMP Perfumes Mayr Plettenberg is a woody, smoky, and resinous niche creation. The fragrance opens with an intriguing flash of bitter Sicilian mandarin and Tunisian neroli, spiked with the dry heat of ginger. As it warms on the skin, the initial brightness yields to a dark, heavy core of elemi and sm…

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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 Dreckig Bleiben?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Dreckig Bleiben is rated 4.27/5 from 49 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 Dreckig Bleiben for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Dreckig Bleiben?

212 VIP Black Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, Dreckig Bleiben 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Dreckig Bleiben?

Dreckig Bleiben projects furthest (Dreckig Bleiben 60/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Dreckig Bleiben smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tunisian Neroli and Ginger.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Dreckig Bleiben better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and Dreckig Bleiben?

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. Dreckig Bleiben has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, Ginger, Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian Neroli, heart notes of elemi, Gurjan balsam and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.